Dedicated NIH News Site Development & Maintenance

The contract calls for the design, development, and ongoing maintenance of a public-facing news website for the National Institutes of Health, requiring a responsive digital experience optimized for all devices and seamless integration with a content management system to enable efficient editorial operations. The project demands robust technical support services to ensure continuous uptime, security compliance, and timely updates to meet the high standards of a federal health information portal. Performance is expected to be delivered primarily in Bethesda, Maryland, with a focus on delivering a scalable, accessible, and user-centered platform that aligns with NIH’s mission and public communication goals. This opportunity is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541512 for custom computer programming services, allowing only small business concerns to respond. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, with a firm deadline for proposals on August 1, 2026. The awarding agency is the Department of Health and Human Services through its NIH office, and while specific point of contact details are not provided, interested parties must submit responses through the official SAM.gov portal linked in the contract data. All work must adhere to federal web accessibility and security requirements, and the contractor is expected to sustain long-term operational stability without disruption to public services.