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Co-Authoring of Scientific Publications and Summaries

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract involves collaborating with the Food and Drug Administration and researchers from Harvard to co-author peer-reviewed scientific publications and technical summaries, with responsibilities encompassing writing, editing, formatting, and coordinating internal clearance processes. This subcontract is classified as an 8(a) Sole Source award under NAICS code 541830, indicating it is targeted toward small disadvantaged businesses participating in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) Business Development program. The work will be performed in Rockville, Maryland, with a place of performance address of 20852, and is tied to the Department of Health and Human Services. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for August 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, and is intended to support the generation of high-quality, scientifically credible content that advances public health knowledge through formal scientific channels.

General Info

8(a) sole source subcontract with FDA and Harvard to produce scientific publications in Rockville, Maryland.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Food And Drug AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541830 - Media Buying AgenciesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Rockville, MD, 20852, USA

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Timeline

PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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Response Deadline

08/07/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 15 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Food And Drug Administration

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Collaborate with FDA and Harvard researchers to develop peer-reviewed publications and scientific summaries, including writing, formatting, and clearance coordination.

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