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Independent R&D Replication/Confirmation Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline04/06/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Department of Health and Human Services involves providing independent R&D replication and confirmation services for prime contractors receiving NIH SBIR/STTR grants. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting independent replication studies and validation tests to confirm research findings and prove technical efficacy, ultimately delivering a formal Validation Report or Independent Study Results. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715, requiring the provider to have fewer than 500 employees. Eligible candidates must possess CRO status or operate within CLIA/CAP accredited laboratory facilities. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of April 6, 2027.

General Info

Small business CRO providing R&D replication and validation services for NIH SBIR/STTR grants.

Agency

Department of Health and Human Services

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of PAR-27-098.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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SBIR/STTR Commercialization Readiness Pilot (CRP) Program (Parent SB1 Clinical Trial Optional)

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Timeline

PostedMay 28

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Response DeadlineApr 6

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Response Deadline

04/06/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 5 months

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Performs independent laboratory testing or clinical studies to replicate and confirm research findings for prime contractors receiving NIH SBIR/STTR grants. Conducts independent replication studies, performs validation tests, and documents results to prove technical efficacy. Requires CLIA/CAP accredited laboratory facilities or CRO status. Delivers a Validation Report or Independent Study Results.

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