Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #RFA #20818
New York AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Program Management
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
October 22, 2026
Identifier
RFA #20818
NAICS
541720, 541715, 923120
New York State is seeking one statewide grantee to manage its AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Program. - Government buyer: New York State Department of Health, AIDS Institute, Office of the Medical Director; the program is conducted in partnership with Health Research, Inc. (HRI). Program contact identified in the attachments: Laura Russell, Program Director. - Scope of services: Develop, maintain, disseminate, implement, and evaluate evidence-based clinical practice guidelines; coordinate clinical guideline committees; manage and enhance hivguidelines.org; and support program meetings and special projects. - Guideline topics include HIV, hepatitis C, sexually transmitted infections, substance use, and LGBTQ+ health, with an emphasis on health equity and inclusive care. - Funding and term: Up to $795,000 annually, with a stated five-year total of $3,975,000. The expected five-year term runs from July 2027 through June 2032; annual renewals are subject to performance and funding availability. - Organizations named: Health Research, Inc. (HRI) is identified as the program partner. Johns Hopkins University is identified as having received an identical or substantially similar contract in the prior five years. - Notable requirements: Applicants must be eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits with relevant clinical-guideline development and website-management experience. Subcontracting is limited to 50% of the contract scope and requires approval. The stated MBE and WBE participation goals are 15% each. - Products/OEMs: No products, hardware, part numbers, or OEMs are specified; this is a services-focused opportunity.
Description
The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute, Office of the Medical Director, and Health Research, Inc. seek an organization to support the development, dissemination, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice guidelines. The program covers guidelines addressing the medical management and treatment needs of people with or at risk of HIV, HCV, and sexually transmitted infections, and promotes drug user and LGBTQ+ health. Funding is up to $795,000 annually for five years, totaling $3,975,000, for one statewide award. Applicants must be eligible and prequalified in the Statewide Financial System, and submit both the required online application and a complete PDF application by October 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.