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18380 for the DIRECT Trial)State & Local

Submission Closed01/13/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The University of Iowa is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Commercial Single Institutional Review Board (IRB) services specifically for the DIRECT Trial, a research project requiring ethical review and oversight. The solicitation, numbered 18380, was posted on December 23, 2024, with a response deadline of January 13, 2025. The contract is expected to be valued between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars and falls under the NAICS code 541720, indicating a focus on research and development in the social sciences and humanities. Interested vendors are advised to prepare their bids carefully, as the process has a short turnaround, and all responses must be submitted through the designated eBid system. The primary contact for this solicitation is Andy Lane, reachable via email or phone, and additional details can be accessed through the provided online link. This procurement emphasizes the importance of timely submission and adherence to the specified bidding procedures. The scope involves providing specialized IRB services to facilitate the ethical review process for the DIRECT Trial, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The contract aims to support the university's research initiatives by engaging a capable supplier to manage the review process efficiently. The inclusion of multiple recent solicitations and addenda in the document summaries highlights the competitive and detail-oriented nature of the bidding environment, with vendors required to acknowledge all updates and specifications. Overall, this contract represents a significant opportunity for qualified providers to partner with the University of Iowa in advancing important research activities through expert IRB services.

General Info

Agency

The University of Iowa

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

IA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DIRECT Trial Research Question and Specific Aims

research-proposal

High

RFQ 18380 Commercial Single Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the DIRECT Trial

rfq

High

University of Iowa Professional Services Agreement April 2021

8 pages · contract-document

High

University of Iowa Standard Terms and Conditions 2024-10-18

7 pages · standard-terms-and-conditions

High

Site List of Participating Medical Institutions

other

Low

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedDec 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJan 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/13/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyThe University of Iowa

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyThe University of Iowa

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Andy Lane

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The University of Iowa seeks a qualified Supplier to provide Commercial Single Institutional Review Board (IRB) services for the DIRECT Trial. Please be aware that this bid has a short turnaround. All Suppliers are cautioned to allow ample time for the submission of RFP responses well before the due date time requirement. All bids must be submitted via the eBid system.