Multi-Site Study Coordination and Data Harmonization

The contract pertains to the coordination of identical behavioral protocols across multiple research sites to ensure methodological consistency, standardized data collection, and scientific reproducibility. It is structured as an 8(a) Sole Source subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it is awarded to a small business certified under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, with no competitive bidding process. The work is being managed by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, emphasizing its alignment with federal regulatory and scientific integrity goals. The contract’s primary focus is on harmonizing operational procedures and data standards to facilitate reliable multi-site research outcomes, critical for regulatory evaluation and public health applications. The solicitation was posted on July 28, 2026, with a response deadline of August 4, 2026, indicating a narrow window for proposal submission. Although specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the nature of the work implies involvement across various research facilities nationally or internationally. The absence of a solicitation number and place of performance details suggests a streamlined procurement process appropriate for an 8(a) sole source award. This engagement is designed to support high-quality, standardized behavioral research output under the FDA’s oversight, ensuring that data collected from diverse sites can be aggregated, analyzed, and validated without methodological discrepancies.