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Scientific Manuscript Development and Peer-Reviewed Publication

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Response Deadline08/03/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the full development, revision, and management of a peer-reviewed scientific manuscript derived from results generated by the RBM10 model, with strict adherence to the standards and integrity policies of the target journal, including compliance with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy. The work requires expert scientific communication to ensure clarity, accuracy, and reproducibility, and involves navigating the complexities of journal submission processes from initial drafting through final acceptance and publication. All deliverables must align with recognized scholarly norms and ethical requirements for authorship, data representation, and transparency in research reporting. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541820, posted on July 23, 2026, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The contracting entity is the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, and the effort is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only qualified small businesses may respond. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, and interested parties must access the full solicitation through the provided SAM.gov link to obtain additional submission requirements or procedural guidance.

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Small business subcontract to develop and publish peer-reviewed manuscript using RBM10 model under DOI solicitation.

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Department Of The Interior → Office Of Acquisiton GrantsView Agency

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541820 - Public Relations AgenciesView NAICS

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PostedJul 23

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Develop, revise, and manage submission of a peer-reviewed scientific manuscript based on RBM10 model results, including compliance with journal standards and DOI Scientific Integrity Policy.

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