# Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-28-057

NIH Solicitation for Management and Data Coordination Unit for Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium

**Buyer:** National Institutes of Health
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** May 25, 2027
**Identifier:** PAR-28-057
**NAICS:** 541715

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is seeking to establish a Management and Data Coordination Unit (MDCU) for the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium (PCDC).
- Government Buyer:
  - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  - National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified in the solicitation
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Establishment and operation of the MDCU
  - Services include:
    - Study design and protocol development
    - Statistical analysis
    - Coordination and data management
    - Biorepository building
    - Organizational and logistics support for PCDC activities
- Unique or Notable Requirements:
  - Focus on early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and precursor lesion characterization
  - Open to a wide range of U.S.-based applicants: nonprofits, government entities, educational institutions, and businesses
  - Foreign organizations and non-U.S. components are not eligible
- Estimated contract value: $500,000 to $825,000

### Description

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is soliciting applications for the establishment of the Management and Data Coordination Unit (MDCU), a scientific component of the Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium (PCDC). The PCDC focuses on early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and characterization of its precursor lesions to identify high-risk patients. The MDCU will support collaborative efforts including study design, protocol development, statistical analysis, coordination, data management, biorepository building, and organizational support for PCDC activities.

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