Tahir Seeba

Tahir Seeba supports the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in advancing biomedical research through strategic procurement of specialized scientific infrastructure and technical services. Though his official title is not publicly listed, his procurement activities center on acquiring analytical laboratory instrumentation, biologic data systems, and professional research services critical to NHLBI’s mission in precision medicine and single-cell genomics. He manages complex acquisitions under FAR Part 15, often utilizing competitive negotiated procedures to secure high-precision equipment and mission-critical research support from qualified vendors, ensuring alignment with NIH’s scientific priorities and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Seeba maintains consistent partnerships with key research institutions including the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, and TDA Research, Inc., reflecting a preference for academic and small technology-driven entities capable of delivering tailored scientific solutions. His contracting patterns indicate strong collaboration with entities possessing deep expertise in laboratory instrumentation, clinical research services, and data infrastructure—often requiring specialized certifications or technical capabilities beyond standard commercial offerings. These relationships are characterized by long-term, performance-based engagements that prioritize scientific rigor and technical innovation. His procurement portfolio reflects a robust commitment to small business participation, with over 42% of awards structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a deliberate effort to foster innovation through minority-owned, women-owned, and other small business contractors. While no specific socioeconomic set-asides like 8(a) or HUBZone are dominant, the consistent use of small business set-asides signals a strategic emphasis on expanding the pool of qualified scientific vendors. Seeba’s primary NAICS focus areas include 334516 (analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing) and 541990 (professional scientific services), underscoring his expertise in procuring next-generation research tools such as mass spectrometers, flow cytometers, and bioinformatics platforms. He routinely sources testing laboratory services and computer facilities management solutions to support NHLBI’s data-intensive research environment, positioning him at the nexus of scientific discovery and federal procurement excellence.