Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is issuing a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price purchase order to MINDSET Core (University of Mississippi Medical Center) for ongoing maintenance of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) data system. The contractor will provide data‑science methodology, technical support, and system modifications to ensure the BLSU data platform remains compatible with evolving study protocols and NIA IT environments, supporting FAIR data principles for both intramural and extramural researchers. The effort spans twelve months and includes responding to technical queries, updating algorithmic pipelines, and maintaining data sharing workflows. • Scope: Technical support, system enhancements, QA/QC pipeline upkeep, metadata explorer updates, and integration with NIA systems. • Duration: 12‑month performance period. • Delivery: Firm‑fixed‑price, sole‑source award. • Required expertise: Data science, health‑research data systems, FAIR data compliance, software maintenance. • Submission: Capability statement due 9/11/2026 (12:00 PM EST) via email to the contracting officer.
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Contact
Michael Gemmill(Contracting Officer)