Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-18826
NIH Center for Scientific Review Closed Grant Evaluation Meetings
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
September 15, 2026
Identifier
2026-18826
NAICS
541720
This opportunity involves a series of closed meetings organized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Center for Scientific Review - Purpose: - Review and evaluation of grant applications by multiple scientific committees and study sections - Meetings are closed to the public due to confidentiality concerns (trade secrets, commercial property, personal information) - Scope: - Committees cover areas such as health disparities, population dynamics, oncology, health informatics, biological chemistry, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, brain disorders, cancer research, neurogenetics, imaging technologies, and more - No procurement activity: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - Meetings are strictly for scientific review, not for purchasing goods or services - Unique Requirements: - Confidentiality is emphasized due to sensitive information discussed - Meetings are not open to the public
Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, will hold closed meetings on October 15-16, 2026. These meetings are related to scientific review activities and will involve reviewing and evaluating grant applications. The meetings will be held virtually and are closed to the public due to the confidential nature of the discussions, which may include trade secrets, commercial property, and personal information. Multiple committees and study sections within the NIH's Center for Scientific Review will participate in these meetings.