Participant Recruitment and Retention in Rural Communities

This contract focuses on the outreach, enrollment, and long-term retention of participants in rural counties within the Southern Plains region. The work involves engaging with the community and managing incentives to ensure sustained participation. It aims to support research efforts by increasing involvement from these underserved rural areas, contributing to more comprehensive health studies. The contract is issued as a subcontract under the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, within the Department of Health and Human Services. It is categorized under NAICS code 541611, which encompasses administrative management and general management consulting services. The place of performance is noted as Bethesda, and proposals are due by May 27, 2026, following the posting date of May 12, 2026. The project emphasizes community engagement strategies tailored to rural populations and includes incentive management to improve participant retention over time.