IT Infrastructure and Data Sharing Platform Integration

The contract focuses on establishing and maintaining secure IT infrastructure to enable controlled data sharing through NHLBI platforms including dbGaP and BioData Catalyst. It requires robust management of user access controls to ensure that only authorized external researchers can access sensitive genomic and health data, while maintaining strict compliance with federal data privacy and security standards. The contractor will be responsible for integrating systems to support seamless data queries, facilitating efficient and lawful data retrieval for qualified investigators without compromising data integrity or confidentiality. The work is performed at the designated location in Bethesda, Maryland, under the oversight of the National Institutes of Health’s NHLBI, which operates under the Department of Health and Human Services. The contract is classified as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 518210, indicating its focus on data processing and hosting services. Proposals must be submitted by May 27, 2026, and the contract will support the ongoing mission of advancing biomedical research through secure, scalable, and compliant data infrastructure.