Automated Rigor & Transparency Metrics Development

This contract involves the development and pilot testing of automated tools designed to evaluate scientific rigor and transparency in published research by utilizing identifier data and bibliometric analysis. Targeted as a subcontract opportunity, it is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), reflecting an emphasis on fostering diverse business participation. The work will be conducted in Bethesda, with the National Institutes of Health, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, serving as the contracting agency. The project aims to create innovative metrics that enhance the assessment of research publications, likely improving the reliability and reproducibility of scientific findings. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541690, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services. Prospective contractors needed to respond by June 1, 2026, indicating a tight timeframe, and the contract opportunity was publicly posted on May 18, 2026. This initiative underscores a strategic move by a major government health agency to leverage automated analyses for better scientific evaluation.