NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI) SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) INNOVATIVE CONCEPT PHASE I AWARD PROGRAM
Plain-English Summary
The Health And Human Services is looking for national cancer institute (nci) small business innovation research (sbir) innovative concept phase i award program. This is a total small business set-aside (far 19.5) contract, meaning only qualifying small businesses can bid. Responses are due in 59 days (September 21, 2026).
Contract Details
- Solicitation #
- 75N98026R00109
- Type
- Solicitation
- NAICS Code
- 54171
- PSC Code
- AN12
- Posted
- July 24, 2026
- Response Deadline
- September 21, 2026
Agency & Contact
- Department
- HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
- Sub-agency
- NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
- Office
- NIH NCI
- Point of Contact
- Kathleen Sears
- ncioasbir@mail.nih.gov
Who Should Bid
- Businesses classified under NAICS 54171
- SBA-certified small businesses
- Must be registered in SAM.gov with active status
- Must have relevant past performance or capability statement
Tips for Winning This Contract
- You have time to prepare a thorough response — use it for teaming arrangements or subcontracting
- Small business set-aside means less competition from large primes — your odds are better here
- Contact the contracting officer with questions BEFORE the deadline — they want to help qualified bidders
- Review the full solicitation documents on SAM.gov for detailed requirements
- Check if there's an industry day or Q&A session listed
Download attachments, full requirements, and submit your response on SAM.gov
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NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE (NCI) SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) INNOVATIVE CONCEPT PHASE I AWARD PROGRAM