Award
Delivery Order #7571PS26F68058
Policy Analyst Support for NCATS Extramural Research Compliance
Buyer
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources
Award Amount
$179,556.00
Ceiling
$179,556.00
Awarded
August 29, 2026
Period of Performance
Aug 29, 2026 – Jun 19, 2027
Identifier
7571PS26F68058
NAICS
541690
This delivery order contract was awarded to Kelly Services, Inc., a global workforce solutions provider, under an existing multi-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDV) contract supporting NIH operations. The contract requires a highly skilled Policy Analyst Level 5 to offer expert guidance on extramural research policy, including peer review processes, compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), and the Sunshine Act. The work spans the pre-award, award, and post-award lifecycle phases, ensuring comprehensive policy oversight and regulatory compliance. This contract is significant for the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) as it strengthens governance and transparency in research funding. The award was made in alignment with the parent IDV contract, which was competitively bid, underscoring its importance in sustaining NIH's scientific and administrative support infrastructure. Performance will occur in Rockville, Maryland, over a defined period extending from late 2026 to mid-2027, reflecting a medium-term commitment to specialized policy analysis essential for federally funded research integrity.
Description
NCATS DEA REQUIRES A POLICY ANALYST LEVEL 5 TO PROVIDE EXPERT GUIDANCE ON EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH POLICY, PEER REVIEW, FACA, AND SUNSHINE ACT COMPLIANCE THROUGHOUT THE PRE-AWARD, AWARD, AND POST-AWARD LIFECYCLE.