News Release Distribution & Media Outreach Platform

The contract requires the operation of a global platform dedicated to distributing press releases, multimedia content, and advisories from the National Institutes of Health, with integrated API capabilities to support seamless data exchange and robust embargo management systems to control timely release of sensitive information. The platform must ensure secure, reliable, and scalable distribution across international media channels, maintaining compliance with NIH standards for accuracy, timing, and accessibility of public health communications. Performance is centered in Bethesda, Maryland, with the expectation of 24/7 operational readiness and support for global media outreach initiatives. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 516210, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with proposals due by August 1, 2026. The award will be managed by the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of the National Institutes of Health Office of Legislative and Public Affairs, though no specific point of contact is provided. The successful offeror must demonstrate proven experience in media distribution technology, API integration, embargo protocols, and handling high-visibility government communications without compromising security or compliance. All deliverables must align with federal standards for public information dissemination and be capable of supporting the NIH's mission to inform the public and media about health research advancements.