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Project Concept for Contracts

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This SOP has internal roles only.

Standard Operating Procedure Table of Contents

 

Purpose

To define programmatic requirements by identifying the purpose, scope, and objectives of contracts.

Procedure

Project Officers

  • After NIAID internal approval, develop project concepts. This may involve performing in-depth literature searches, assessing previous contract results, and discussing the concept with scientific staff in and outside the government. In these discussions, do not disclose advance information about an acquisition that would give anyone an unfair advantage.
  • Present concepts to Council for concept clearance. Some exclusions are described in NIH Manual Issuance 6315-1, item F.1.a.(2).

Contacts

Offerors, see the Office of Acquisitions staff listing for the appropriate contract specialist.

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Links

Examples of concepts

NIAID Funding Web site

Concept Development SOP

Contract Funding and End-of-Year Timelines and Processes SOP

 

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See the Glossary for terms.