Facilitating Research, Programmatic, and Operational Support of the National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis’ (ALS) Biorepository in support of the ALS Registry Act

The CDC is seeking a small‑business vendor to provide comprehensive research, programmatic, and operational support for the National ALS Biorepository, a component of the ALS Registry Act. The effort includes managing biorepository data, supporting scientific analyses, handling regulatory compliance (including AI‑use risk management), and delivering periodic reports over a five‑year performance period. The contractor will be responsible for both product‑type deliverables (e.g., data management tools) and service‑type activities (e.g., consulting, coordination with research partners). • Scope: data‑management, scientific support, compliance, reporting, and operational oversight for the ALS biorepository. • Period of performance: 9/28/2026 – 9/27/2031 (5 years). • Set‑aside for small businesses; NAICS indicated 621991 but functional work aligns with research & consulting services. • Offer submission deadline: 9/17/2026 10 AM ET; questions due 9/11/2026 5 PM ET. • Primary contact: Contracting Officer Howard D. Bish (CDC).