NIH Gateway to Research Opportunities for the Workforce (GROW) Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) GROW Program is issuing a Small Business Sources‑Sought notice (Solicitation 75N98026Q00122, NAICS 611310) to identify qualified small businesses—including HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), veteran‑, woman‑, and disadvantaged‑owned firms—that can deliver the program’s two career‑level tracks: an AI/AN high‑school track and an undergraduate track. Respondents must be classified as small businesses under the applicable NAICS size standard and must provide a detailed capability statement that includes business type, UEI, size, total employees, professional qualifications, relevant GSA Schedule or GWAC contracts, point‑of‑contact information, and evidence of the required experience. For the high‑school track, contractors must be located near AI/AN communities and demonstrate an ongoing relationship with the tribal community they will serve. For the undergraduate track, contractors must be able to award undergraduate degrees (B.S./B.A.) and meet the curriculum and mentorship requirements outlined in the notice. Each award will support a cohort of 10‑15 students, providing professional‑development, academic support, and enrichment activities tailored to the student population. Responses are to be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer Rieka Plugge (rieka.plugge@nih.gov) no later than 04/06/2026 08:00 A.M. EST; fax submissions are not accepted. The anticipated contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award with a 12‑month base period and one 12‑month option, and government funds will not cover travel or food and beverage costs. No proprietary, classified, or confidential information should be included; any proprietary data submitted will be safeguarded for government use only. This market research effort does not constitute a solicitation, proposal, or commitment to award a contract.

Notice ID

e5759b2238cd4a75a7a494166f5c8ccd

Solicitation Number

75N98026Q00122

NAICS Code

611310

Classification Code

U005