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ARPA-H Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Updated Jun 9, 2026 · 13:57 UTC
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This is a Presolicitation notice.

The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.

The National Institutes of Health needs a small business to conduct innovative research for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

Key Details

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting proposals from small business concerns (SBCs) that possess the research and development (R&D) expertise to conduct innovative research that will contribute toward ARPA-H mission needs, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program objectives.

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The NIH is seeking proposals for the development of innovative research projects that will contribute toward ARPA-H mission needs, SBIR, and STTR program objectives.
  • The research topics include: - Development of an annual test to inform women about their future fertility - Versatile bioadhesives - Universal Platform for Living Adaptive Toxin-removal (UNI-PLAT) - Breaking Ground: The First Curative, Durable, Non-Surgical Therapy for Endometriosis - ARPA-H Lineage Topic - Rapid Comprehensive Diagnostic Test for Multi-System Autoimmune Disease - Virtual Human Brain for the Development of Neurosurgical Robotics
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • The solicitation is anticipated to be made available on TBD through SAM.gov.
  • The closing date for receipt of proposals is TBD.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • The notice does not specify the bid deadline or submission method.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.
  • Has experience in research and development (R&D) for innovative projects.
  • Has a strong track record of commercializing innovations derived from Federal R/R&D.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Continue to monitor SAM.gov for the release of the final BAA.
  • Review the research topics and determine if your business has the expertise to conduct innovative research.
  • Prepare a proposal that meets the requirements outlined in the solicitation.

Primary point of contact

Name
Steven Snyder
Email
steven.snyder@arpa-h.gov

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