A--Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) H

Solicitation 75N98026R00074 is a small business set-aside request for proposal issued by the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The project seeks a study coordinating center to manage the expansion of the Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal (RURAL) Heart and Lung Study into the Southern Plains region. The primary objective is to investigate the relationship between baseline health profiles and future cardiovascular and pulmonary events in underserved rural populations. The scope of work is divided into three task areas: Core Study Operations, which involves recruiting up to 2,000 participants across four rural counties; Clinical Examination, which requires the implementation of baseline exams using mobile examination units; and Study Closeout, focusing on the final transfer of the study to a new entity. The contract is structured as a multiple-year IDIQ cost-reimbursement agreement with a total period of performance from June 1, 2027, through August 31, 2031, totaling 51 months. The estimated contract value ranges from a minimum of 1,410,783.00 dollars to a maximum of 16,209,115.00 dollars. Award selection is based on best overall value, with technical factors, human subjects protection, and data sharing weighted more heavily than cost. Key requirements include strict adherence to HHS cybersecurity programs, ADA compliance for facilities, and the maintenance of rigorous data confidentiality for personal health information. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the NIH eCPS portal by November 5, 2026.