About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco seeks an Association Management Company to provide long-term strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial stewardship, governance support, membership services, meeting management, technology leadership, and administrative services. The selected vendor must deliver comprehensive executive support, manage the Society's Annual Scientific Meeting and educational programs, oversee venue contracts, and maintain secure organizational records. Only United States organizations are eligible to bid. Bidders can submit responses digitally online or via email, and they must submit all questions by October 31, 2026. Prior to contract execution, the selected bidder must provide proof of general liability, professional liability, cyber liability, and workers' compensation insurance. An evaluation committee appointed by the Board of Directors reviews responsive proposals, conducts reference checks, and may invite proposers to interviews or presentations. The committee evaluates proposals based on organizational qualifications, executive team experience, technical approach, meeting management experience, and the cost proposal. Bidders must submit a detailed pricing proposal covering the annual management fee and included staffing, but the provided text does not state a budget or contract term.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Scope of work
- Provide executive leadership and support to the Board of Directors and committees
- Deliver financial management, budget development, and annual audit coordination
- Manage membership services, recruitment, retention, and customer support
- Plan and execute the Annual Scientific Meeting and educational webinars
- Develop sponsorship and exhibitor management programs
- Oversee technology management, cybersecurity, and member platforms
- Implement integrated marketing, communications, and publication strategies
- Provide organizational transition services and volunteer support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Organizational Qualifications and Experience, including experience with scientific, medical, or healthcare associations | Not specified |
| Qualifications, Experience, and Availability of the Proposed Executive Director and Key Personnel | Not specified |
| Technical Approach and Demonstrated Ability to Deliver the Scope of Services | Not specified |
| Experience Managing Scientific Meetings, Educational Programs, and Member Services | Not specified |
| Cost Proposal and Overall Value | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be an onshore USA organization
- Experience managing scientific, medical, healthcare, or research organizations
- Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit financial management and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Maintenance of required business licenses and insurance
Documents to include with your response
- Executive Summary
- Firm Qualifications and Experience
- Relevant Experience with client references
- Proposed Staffing and Key Personnel resumes and organizational chart
- Technical Approach and Scope of Services
- Governance and Board Support approach
- Transition Plan
- Pricing Proposal
- Value-Added Services
- Signed certifications regarding business licenses and insurance
Key dates
- Deadline for Submission of Written Questions
- October 31, 2026
- Proposal Submission Deadline
- 30, 2026
- Evaluation of Proposals
- 31, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Digital via Email or Online
- Instructions
- Send all communications and submissions via email to [email protected] or online.
Contract details
- Place of performance
- Maryland, USA
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability, professional liability (errors and omissions), cyber liability, workers compensation, and any other coverage required by the Society.
- Funding
- NIH FDA R13 grant
