Tribal Community Engagement & Outreach Coordination

This contract seeks a subcontractor to coordinate ongoing tribal community engagement and outreach activities on behalf of the National Institutes of Health’s National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The primary focus is on facilitating meaningful and culturally informed interactions with Native American tribes, including serving as a cultural liaison, organizing and supporting community meetings, and assisting with the informed consent process to ensure ethical and respectful participation in research. The subcontractor will also be responsible for the clear and appropriate dissemination of research findings to tribal communities in ways that honor their traditions, values, and communication preferences. All activities must be conducted with deep cultural sensitivity and a commitment to building trust through transparency and continual collaboration. The work is performance-based in Bethesda, Maryland, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 813990 for other similar organizations. The contract is issued under the Department of Health and Human Services and aims to strengthen partnerships between federal research entities and Indigenous communities. Engagement efforts must be designed to uphold tribal sovereignty and ensure that research practices align with community-identified priorities and protocols. Success will be measured by sustained tribal involvement, ethical research conduct, and the meaningful integration of Indigenous perspectives throughout the research lifecycle.