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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/30/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with ARPA-H, under the Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a qualified non-profit research institution to serve as an Academic/Research Partner. The selected partner will support prime contractors on SBIR/STTR projects by performing core scientific research, technical development, and validation. Key responsibilities include conducting basis research, executing technical milestones according to established GANTT charts, and contributing to Task Description Documents to deliver research data, validated prototypes, and technical reports. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541720. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of September 30, 2027. This role is specifically designed for institutions capable of meeting the rigorous scientific and technical requirements necessary to advance health-related research goals within the ARPA-H framework.

General Info

Non-profit research partner for ARPA-H SBIR/STTR projects performing scientific research and technical validation.

Agency

Department of Health and Human Services → Arpa-H

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of ARPA-H 02.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedJun 11

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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09/30/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 11 months

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AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services → Arpa-H

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services → Arpa-H

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Performs core scientific research, validation, and technical development for prime contractors on ARPA-H SBIR/STTR projects. Conducts scientific basis research, executes technical milestones per GANTT charts, and contributes to Task Description Documents. Requires status as a qualified non-profit research institution. Delivers research data, validated prototypes, and technical reports.

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