The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The National Institutes of Health needs small businesses to conduct innovative research for various health-related topics.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is soliciting proposals from small businesses to conduct innovative research for various health-related topics. The research topics include developing a diagnostic test for women's fertility, versatile bioadhesives, a universal platform for living adaptive toxin-removal, breaking ground on a non-surgical therapy for endometriosis, and more.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, which is a total small business set-aside. The notice doesn't say the contract length or delivery schedule.
- How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
- When and how do you bid?
Proposals are due on July 17, 2026, and must be submitted through the NIH's eRA system.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is certified in SAM.gov.
- Review the research topics and determine if your business has the expertise to conduct the research.
- Contact the NIH's contracting officer to ask questions about the solicitation.