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Preclinical Research and Development (R&D) Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline04/06/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a subcontractor for Preclinical Research and Development services to conduct laboratory-based R&D. The primary objective is to develop and test innovative medical devices, diagnostics, or therapeutics to establish scientific feasibility and support necessary regulatory pathways. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541711. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of April 6, 2027.

General Info

HHS seeks small business subcontractors for preclinical R&D of medical devices and therapeutics.

Agency

Department of Health and Human ServicesView Agency

NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in BiotechnologyView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of PA-27-102.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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NIH Small Business Technology Transfer Grant (Parent STTR [R41/R42] Clinical Trial Optional)

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Timeline

PostedMay 28

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Response DeadlineApr 6

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04/06/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 7 months

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AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services

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Conduct laboratory-based R&D to develop and test innovative therapeutics, diagnostics, or medical devices to establish scientific feasibility and support regulatory pathways.

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