Vendor and Consultant Management Services

The contract titled Vendor and Consultant Management Services establishes a structured framework for onboarding, managing, and evaluating third-party consultants and vendors engaged in support of the RADx-Tech innovation funnel. It requires the implementation of rigorous risk assessment protocols and continuous performance tracking to ensure alignment with program goals, compliance with federal standards, and efficient use of resources. The process must be repeatable, transparent, and capable of adapting to evolving technical and operational needs within the innovation ecosystem. This subcontract, issued under NAICS code 541611 by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, is open for bids with a response deadline of August 5, 2026. The work involves coordinating closely with federal stakeholders to maintain accountability across the vendor lifecycle—from initial selection through ongoing oversight and final evaluation. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the contract emphasizes the need for a robust, scalable system that supports high-stakes biomedical innovation managed under federal oversight.