Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16399
Call for Nominations: National Vaccine Advisory Committee Membership
Buyer
Department of Health and Human Services
Posted
August 12, 2026
Respond By
September 11, 2026
Identifier
2026-16399
This notice announces a call for nominations to join the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), which provides expert guidance to the National Vaccine Program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) - Purpose: - Seeking qualified individuals to serve as members of the NVAC - NVAC advises on vaccine-related policy, safety, efficacy, and public health matters - Requirements for Nominees: - Must be U.S. citizens and not currently federal employees - Demonstrated expertise in vaccine science, safety, efficacy, or public health - Submission of nomination letter, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and biographical sketch - Will serve as Special Government Employees and must file financial disclosure reports - Appointment Details: - Members serve overlapping terms of up to four years - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurement involved in this opportunity
Description
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) is seeking nominations for membership on the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC), a federal advisory committee within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Members, including the Chair, are appointed by the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) and serve overlapping terms of up to four years. The NVAC provides advice and recommendations to the Director of the National Vaccine Program on vaccine-related matters. Nominations must be received no later than thirty days from publication and must include specific documentation as outlined in the notice.