NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Scope Summary

NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) — Agency: HHS-NIH11. Opportunity #RFA-OD-24-011. Status: posted.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "HHS-NIH11" (US Federal).
  Suggested Evidence: SAM.gov UEI & Grants.gov Authorized Organization Rep (AOR)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-04.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Architecture & Security Mandatory
  Document system architecture, data residency/privacy controls, implementation milestones, and post-launch SLA support.
  Suggested Evidence: Architecture Overview, Security Controls & SLA Matrix
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions