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RFI - Programmatic and Administrative Support Services
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The Department of Defense is conducting market research through a Request for Information to assess industry interest and capability to provide programmatic and administrative support services for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs and the Defense Health Agency Research and Development. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this announcement. The government is seeking feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement that outlines requirements for research program scientific and administrative support, including the development of Funding Opportunity Announcements, management of programmatic panels, and the execution of vision setting and pre-application screenings. Estimated annual workloads include approximately 34 programs, 120 FOAs, and between 5,000 and 15,000 total applications. The anticipated period of performance is typically 60 months, with a 90-day transition-in period. While work can be performed remotely or at the contractor's location, in-person support is required at Fort Detrick, Maryland, and other sites within the National Capitol Region. Key requirements include strict adherence to confidentiality agreements, conflict of interest mitigation, and compliance with various DoD cybersecurity and HIPAA privacy regulations. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on September 24, 2026, providing their legal information, UEI/CAGE codes, and detailed evidence of experience and capability to perform the specific tasks outlined in the draft PWS.
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Place of Performance
Frederick, MD, 21702, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ); IT IS STRICTLY A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI).
NEITHER UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS NOR ANY OTHER KINDS OF OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED IN RESPONSE TO THIS RFI.
NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT/RFI.
1.0 REQUIREMENT:
RFI - Programmatic and Administrative Support Services
2.0 DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI. Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. At this time, questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future RFP will not be entertained.
3.0 SUBJECT: The Government is conducting market research via this RFI to assess industry interest in, understanding of, and capability to perform, the Programmatic and Administrative Support Services tasks contained in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
4.0 ATTACHMENT(S)
(1) - Draft PWS
(2) - Guidance for the Request for Information (RFI)
(3) - Vendor Responses
(4) - Vendor Experiences and Capabilities Responses
5.0 RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS:
Submission: Please submit RFI response via email in a “.pdf” file type, to Ms. Takamma Wallace-Berry at email address: takamma.l.wallace-berry.civ@health.mil. Please use this title in your email “RFI – Programmatic and Administrative Support Services”.
Due Date: RFI response submission is due by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, 24 September 2026.
Page Limit: Limit your total written response to 5 pages, Times New Roman (12-point Font). The use of a cover page and/or table of contents does not count toward the page limit.
Record responses on Vendor Responses attachment (attachment number 3 and 4).
A vendor responding to this RFI with generic material only, such as brochures or advertisements, is highly discouraged.
With exception of (h), all respondents SHALL address the following in their reply on the attachments:
a. Organization’s full legal name and Address
b. Unique Entity Identification and Cage Code
c. Point of contact name, phone number, and email
d. Respondent/organization shall describe experience of a similar nature and magnitude, as compared to the tasks outlined in the draft PWS.
e. Does the respondent/organization have the capability to meet the requirements of draft PWS Section Part 5.0 Specific Tasks? If yes, please provide details to support.
f. Does the draft PWS provide sufficient detail to define the requirement? If not, what questions do respondents have regarding details in the draft PWS?
g. What concerns or questions do respondents have, as it pertains to creating a proposal, using the provided sample instructions to offerors (technical approach) and information in the draft PWS?
h. Respondents may provide any other detail(s)/explanation(s)/question(s) pertaining to any perceived barrier(s) that would prevent creating a clear and competitive proposal, using the sample instructions to offerors (technical approach) and draft PWS.
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