Data & Materials Repository Integration

The contract requires the implementation of a permanent repository system to store and manage data, methods, software, and materials associated with published scientific articles, ensuring full alignment with FAIR principles—findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable—and strict compliance with NIH data sharing requirements. The system must be durable, scalable, and designed to support long-term preservation and easy access for researchers, reviewers, and the broader scientific community, facilitating transparency and reproducibility in federally funded research. Operating under the NAICS code 518210 for data processing services, this subcontract is issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, with performance expected to occur in an area with ZIP code 27560. The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 17, 2026, providing a limited window for qualified entities to propose solutions that meet technical, operational, and regulatory expectations. While no specific set-aside or point of contact is listed, interested parties must demonstrate expertise in building secure, compliant digital infrastructure capable of handling sensitive research outputs and integrating seamlessly with existing NIH systems and publication workflows.