Longitudinal Dietary Data Extraction from Harvard Cohorts

The Food and Drug Administration is seeking a subcontractor to extract longitudinal dietary and exposure data from Harvard-based prospective cohort studies, including the NHS and HPFS, to support research into long-term health outcomes. This effort will involve meticulously retrieving, validating, and organizing dietary intake and lifestyle exposure records from established cohorts to provide high-quality, structured data for FDA’s scientific analyses. The work requires deep familiarity with the structure, variables, and historical context of these cohort studies, as well as the ability to align data extraction protocols with FDA’s research objectives and regulatory standards. The contract is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it is reserved for small disadvantaged businesses. Performance is to be conducted in Rockville, Maryland, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026. The subcontractor must possess the technical capability to handle large-scale observational data while ensuring data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with federal research guidelines. This engagement supports critical FDA initiatives aimed at understanding the impact of dietary patterns on chronic disease incidence and public health trends over decades.