The Demand Signal: AI & Autonomy (retired)

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Statistical and Data Coordinating Center (SDCC) for Clinical Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID)

Department of Health and Human Services · NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH · Sources Sought · RFI-NIAID-2026-001

posted 10 June 2026 · closed 8 July 2026 · NAICS 541714 · 2 postings

Summary

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is seeking information to re‑compete its Statistical and Data Coordinating Center (SDCC) contract that will provide centralized data management, statistical analysis, and specimen tracking for clinical research in infectious diseases. The notice highlights the need for a 21 CFR Part 11‑compliant system and asks for input on incorporating AI tools while maintaining data confidentiality, but it does not specify any advanced technology as the primary focus of the procurement.

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