Nationally Representative Surveys on Psychosocial Stressors and Cardiovascular-Related Outcomes among African Diaspora Populations in the Caribbean and U.S.

The National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, is seeking a contractor to provide specialized screening and recruitment services for three distinct studies focusing on populations of African descent in the United States and the Caribbean. These studies include a cross-national exploration of social determinants of health among Caribbean-born adults, an investigation into psychosocial stressors affecting African American and Caribbean adults in the U.S., and a cross-generational analysis of Black adult children and their parents. The primary objectives are to identify sources of stress such as discrimination and neighborhood environments, examine their impact on cardiovascular health, and determine mediating and moderating factors that could inform future health interventions. Under solicitation NICHD-23-204, the period of performance is scheduled from September 29, 2023, through September 28, 2025. Award evaluation will prioritize technical approach, organizational capability, past performance, and personnel over cost. A critical requirement for the contractor is the retention of contact information for all consented participants to facilitate re-contact for future follow-up research. This effort is categorized under NAICS code 541910 and is managed out of Bethesda, Maryland.