How to bid on Continuing Access to Harvard Longitudinal Survey Data for the FDA

What the FDA is buying and why it matters

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking continued access to longitudinal survey data from Harvard University's Nurses' Health Study, Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, and Growing Up Today studies. This data covers approximately 250,000 participants and has been collected over several decades, starting as early as 1976.

The FDA's Human Foods Program will use this data to study diet, lifestyle, and environmental exposures, and their long-term health outcomes across generations. Unlike cross-sectional data, longitudinal data helps the FDA understand if exposures preceded health conditions, allowing for better evaluation of potential causal links. This information will help the FDA improve dietary policy and consumer education to protect and promote public health.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This opportunity was published on July 22, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 07, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this time. The description does not provide specific bid dates or eligibility details beyond the deadline for responses.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for entities that can provide continued access to the specified Harvard longitudinal survey data. Given the nature of the request, this is highly specific to organizations with existing relationships or direct access to these particular datasets, such as research institutions or data providers specializing in healthcare and epidemiological studies. The relevant category for this work is healthcare.

How to respond

To access the full details and respond to this solicitation, you need to go to the original source on the portal. Click the 'View original source' link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the documents associated with this opportunity. However, for many bids, an account is not required to view the initial documents.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your ability to provide continued, reliable access to the specific Harvard longitudinal studies mentioned. Highlight any existing infrastructure or processes you have in place for data sharing and security that align with government requirements.

Ensure your proposal addresses how you will facilitate the FDA's stated goals of monitoring diet and lifestyle risk factors, evaluating causal links, and enhancing understanding of intergenerational relationships between exposures and health outcomes. Pay close attention to the Statement of Work (SOW) attached to the solicitation, as it will contain the detailed requirements and expectations for this access.