Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) Services for the REACT Program
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H), under the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded a Time and Materials (T&M) contract for Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) Services for the REACT Program. This contract was competitively awarded.
Scope of Work
The contract covers Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) Services for the REACT Program. The T&M contract type was selected because it was not possible at the time of placing the contract to accurately estimate the extent or duration of the work or to anticipate costs with a reasonable degree of confidence.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Time and Materials (T&M)
- Award Date: May 29, 2026
- Product/Service Code: B537 - Medical And Health Studies
Evaluation
This was a competitively awarded contract. The decision to use a Time and Materials structure was based on the inherent difficulty in precisely defining the scope, duration, and costs of the IV&V services at the time of award.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Larin Harris (larin.harris@arpa-h.gov)
- Secondary Contact: Elaine Wong (elaine.wong@arpa-h.gov)