The National Cancer Institute needs small businesses to develop new cancer treatments and technologies.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The National Cancer Institute is looking for small businesses to develop new cancer treatments and technologies, specifically for pediatric and rare cancers. Proposals should focus on a specific clinical problem and cancer type, with a clear development path and experiments to obtain initial proof-of-concept data.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract solicitation, with the opportunity to apply for Phase II. The contract will be for a few key activities to demonstrate proof-of-concept and feasibility of untested but potentially transformative research and development technologies.
- How will they pick the winner? The National Cancer Institute will evaluate proposals based on their scientific premise, development path, and potential impact on cancer patients and providers.
- When and how do you bid? Proposals should be submitted through SAM.gov by September 21, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required expertise.
Primary point of contact
Name
Kathleen Sears
Email
ncioasbir@mail.nih.gov