Federal Register #2026-13244

Solicitation for Organizational Participation in Federal Demonstration Partnership Phase VIII

This opportunity invites eligible research institutions to participate in Phase VIII of the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP), coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Department of Health and Human Services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Eligible Participants: - Large and small public/private colleges and universities - Non-profit research and education organizations - Research hospitals and medical centers - Purpose: - Organizational participation in the FDP, a collaborative forum for testing and streamlining processes related to federally supported research - Focus on innovative approaches to research administration - Stakeholders: - National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (anticipated secretariat) - Other referenced agencies: National Science Foundation, Department of War, Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, equipment, or OEMs requested - Solicitation is for organizational participation only - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must be recipients of federal research or research-related funding - Participation involves collaboration on process improvements for federal research administration - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or product line items are specified - Full solicitation details are available on the FDP website

Description

This notice announces a solicitation for large and small public and private colleges and universities, non-profit research and education organizations, and research hospitals and medical centers that receive federal research or research-related funding to participate in Phase VIII of the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP). The FDP is a forum of federal agencies and recipients committed to testing innovative approaches and streamlining processes for federally supported research. The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine is expected to continue as the secretariat for the FDP. Applications must be received by September 15, 2026, with evaluation and selection completed by October 31, 2026, and Phase VIII concluding on December 31, 2032.

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