# 2 Senior Advisors Services for the NINDS Blueprint Neurotherapeutic Network for Small Molecules External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services

Notice ac7f7ce51cd44072889eacee6f65efb9 (solicitation 7571PS27Q00021) from HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF, OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, posted 2026-11-03, responses due 2026-11-09T18:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | ac7f7ce51cd44072889eacee6f65efb9 |
| Solicitation number | 7571PS27Q00021 |
| Type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Agency | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR FINANCIAL RESOURCES (ASFR) |
| Office | OMAS STRATEGIC BUYING CENTER - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
| Posted | 2026-11-03T16:29:42.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-11-09T18:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| NAICS | 541690 |
| PSC | R499 |
| Place of performance | Bethesda, MD, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

AMENDMENT 1 REVIEW AMENDMENT AND UPDATED ATTACHMENTS COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE) Title: 2 Senior Advisors Services for the NINDS Blueprint Neurotherapeutic Network for Small Molecules External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 7571PS27Q00021 issued as a Request for Quote for 2 Senior Advisors Services for the NINDS Blueprint Neurotherapeutic Network for Small Molecules External Oversight Committee (EOC) Subject Matter Expert (SME) Services . The Government reserves the right to make one award, multiple awards, or no awards as a result of this solicitation. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. (ii) This requirement is for the following services: The purpose of this requirement is to procure 2 Senior Advisors [subject matter expert (SME) services in support of NIH Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network drug discovery and development programs and the associated BPN External Oversight Committee. (iii) Description of requirement: The NIH is seeking to procure a highly experienced executive-level, drug discovery and development 2 Senior Advisors with experience in the area of Chemistry and/or Pharmacology to provide feedback to the NIH program leadership and technical guidance on drug discovery and development projects within the BPN portfolio. The Contractor will serve as a member of the BPN External Oversight Committee, which provides strategic guidance on BPN projects and on occasion other NIH drug discovery and development programs. See Attachment #1 - Statement of Work (SOW) for more information. (iv) The Government anticipates award of a Fixed Price purchase order for this acquisition, and the anticipated base period of performance is: Base: 11/5/2026 – 11/4/2027 Option Year 1: 11/5/2027 – 11/4/2028 Option Year 2: 11/5/2028 – 11/4/2029 (v) The provisions at FAR 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.hhs.gov/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul (End of provision) The following FAR provisions are required by FAR 12.2025(a), and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 (Nov 2025) (RFO Deviation), Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The following FAR provisions are required as applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference: See Attachment 2 for (Table # 12-2) under FAR 12.205 (a)(3). The following HHSAR provisions are applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference (available upon request): HHSAR 352.239.78 – Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (FEB 2024) (Deviation) (vi) The clauses at FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998), applies to this acquisition. This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.hhs.gov/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar-overhaul (End of clause) The following FAR clauses are required by FAR 12.205(b)(1) for all solicitations and incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-4 (Nov 2025) (RFO Deviation), Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The following FAR clauses are required as applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference: See Attachment 3: Table# 12-3. FAR 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013). The following HHSAR clauses are applicable to this requirement and incorporated by reference: HHSAR 352.204-71, Information and Information System Security (FEB 2024) (Deviation). HSHAR 352-204-73 – Contractor Personnel Security and Agency Access (FEB 2024) (Deviation). HHSAR 352-239-79 – Information and Communication Technology Accessibility (Feb 2024) (Deviation). FAR/HHSAR PROVISIONS/CLAUSES – FULL TEXT-ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS The following provisions/clauses and additional terms and conditions apply to this acquisition and are provided in FULL TEXT: HHSAR 352-237-75 Key Personnel (Oct 2026) (RFO Deviation) - Key personnel specified in this contract are essential to work performance under the contract. The Contractor must obtain the written consent of the Contracting Officer prior to diverting, replacing, or announcing any key personnel substitutions. At least 30 days prior to the Contractor voluntarily diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs or contracts, the Contractor must submit requests for changes in key personnel to the Contracting Officer in writing. The request must identify the circumstances, proposed repla

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