Opportunity

Simpler Grants.gov #RFA-LM-26-001

NIH Solicits Coordinating Center for Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)

Buyer

National Institutes of Health

Posted

February 11, 2026

Respond By

December 15, 2026

Identifier

RFA-LM-26-001

NAICS

541611, 541690

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Library of Medicine (NLM), is seeking a Coordinating Center for the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM): - The Coordinating Center (NCC) will manage, evaluate, and coordinate the NNLM, a nationwide network supporting NLM and NIH initiatives - Key responsibilities include: - Administration and oversight of NNLM operations - Network-wide evaluation and data collection/analysis - Management of internal communication tools - Maintenance of public-facing platforms, including the NNLM website - Applicants must demonstrate strong capabilities in network management, evaluation, and partnership development with NIH and other organizations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a grant for organizational services, not product procurement - Estimated funding is $1,500,000, with one expected award - Eligible applicants include educational institutions, government entities, nonprofits, and businesses - Place of performance and contracting office are the National Institutes of Health and the National Library of Medicine

Description

The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is soliciting applications for a Coordinating Center of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM). The NNLM promotes and supports NLM and NIH initiatives through partnerships with libraries, health professionals, and community groups. The Coordinating Center will manage administration, evaluation, communication, and coordination of the network, including data collection, analysis, and public-facing platforms. The center should demonstrate strong network management and partnership capabilities with NIH and other organizations.

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