Full-Stack Software Development & Platform Integration

The contract calls for the development and integration of a custom publishing platform designed to support the full lifecycle of academic manuscript processing, including submission, peer review, and XML-based publishing, with seamless integration of DOI and ORCID identifiers for researcher authentication and citation tracking. The platform must also provide containerized replication environments to ensure reproducibility of research outputs, requiring robust backend architecture, secure data handling, and scalable deployment capabilities. The work is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services, and is issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services with performance based in Bethesda, Maryland. Proposals must be submitted by the specified deadline of July 20, 2026, and the effort demands a comprehensive full-stack development approach encompassing user interfaces, API integrations, database design, security protocols, and DevOps practices to support container technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes. The platform must meet federal-grade standards for data integrity and accessibility while enabling seamless interaction with existing scholarly infrastructure. All deliverables must be fully documented and aligned with NIH's mission to enhance public access to research outcomes through reliable, transparent, and reproducible digital systems, with no set-aside exceptions permitted under the SBA classification.