Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award Service

The National Institutes of Health, located in Washington, DC, is seeking a vendor to provide a maximizing investigators' research award service. The agency is trying to boost scientific productivity and increase the chances for important breakthroughs in scientific research. This initiative aims to help investigators receive independent research funding early to start and sustain strong research careers. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to enable investigators to explore new, unique research areas within the agency's mission. Investigators must be supported in taking on ambitious, creative projects and shifting their focus to include emerging techniques and technologies as needed. The service must also allow investigators to devote more time to mentoring trainees in a stable research environment. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations located in the United States of America. The agency requires all performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget, and no specific key dates or evaluation criteria are provided in the solicitation.