TRAVEL SERVICES FOR NON-FEDERAL PEER REVIEWERS

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking small‑business travel‑agency capabilities to support the high‑volume travel needs of non‑federal peer reviewers who attend NIH scientific review meetings. This is a Sources‑Sought (RFI) notice; no proposals or quotes are being requested at this stage. The eventual contract will be a one‑year IDIQ with up to four one‑year option extensions, potentially lasting five years in total. • Estimated 4,240 travel transactions per month (air, rail, bus) for domestic and international reviewers. • Requirement to issue coach‑class, non‑refundable, direct round‑trip electronic tickets at the lowest fare, complying with NIH travel policies and the Fly America Act. • Contractor must maintain a minimum $12 M line of credit and support 24/7 service continuity, including emergency assistance within 12 hours of departure. • Secure processing of daily authorization rosters via FTP, with strict PII protection and Section 508‑compliant reporting tools (GDS integration, up to 500 users, 20 simultaneous). • Provide invoicing, billing, and weekly reconciliation services; respond to inquiries within 24 hours. • The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ; task orders will be placed as needed. • Small‑business status (including HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, etc.) is mandatory; size standard $22 M (NAICS 561510). • Capability statements (max 5 pages) due 3:00 PM ET, 07 Oct 2026, submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Patricia DaSilva ([email protected]).