All of Us DCD Award Requirements

All of Us DCD Award Requirements serves as a strategic procurement lead within the NIH Office of the Director, overseeing the acquisition of research and analytical services critical to the All of Us Research Program. This role is central to advancing the agency’s mission of enabling large-scale, inclusive population health studies by securing specialized capabilities in data acquisition, participant engagement systems, and biobanking infrastructure. The position manages complex, cross-institutional contracts that require deep domain expertise in social science research methodologies, longitudinal cohort management, and health data interoperability standards. Acquisitions typically involve multi-year, performance-based agreements for research services, software development, and data analytics platforms supporting nationwide participant recruitment and longitudinal health tracking. Contractor relationships are primarily with research institutions, data science firms, and social science consultants capable of delivering scalable, ethically compliant population health solutions. While no single vendor dominates the portfolio, the contracting approach emphasizes partnerships with organizations possessing proven experience in community-engaged research, diverse participant recruitment, and secure genomic and clinical data integration. The procurement strategy prioritizes technical agility and cultural competency, often engaging firms with demonstrated success in underserved communities and multi-site research coordination. There are no set-aside preferences; all acquisitions are conducted under full and open competition, reflecting the program’s need for specialized, non-traditional research capabilities that may not be widely available among small or socioeconomic disadvantaged businesses. This approach ensures access to the broadest possible pool of technical expertise required for a national-scale initiative. The primary NAICS classification is 541720, focusing on research and development in the social sciences and humanities. Procurements center on survey design, behavioral health analytics, community outreach infrastructure, participant retention systems, and data governance frameworks—technical domains essential to building a representative, longitudinal health database for precision medicine.