Bid guide
How to bid on Intelligent Generator of Research (IGoR) for National Institutes of Health
What the agency is buying
The Department of Health and Human Services is seeking proposals for the Intelligent Generator of Research (IGoR) program. This initiative aims to create an AI-enabled research ecosystem to speed up the development of therapies for complex diseases.
The IGoR program will involve developing mechanistic disease models, an AI layer for designing experiments, a protocol architecture for reproducible experiments, and a network of validated laboratories to execute these experiments and provide high-quality data. This system is designed to accelerate research significantly by creating a cycle of hypothesis generation, experimentation, and model refinement.
Key dates and deadlines
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on July 08, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals is August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Any amendments to the solicitation, such as Amendment 02, have extended the proposal due date and provided revisions to key documents.
It is important to submit your proposal before the stated deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses with expertise in artificial intelligence, disease modeling, experimental design, and laboratory network management. Firms capable of developing complex, interoperable research ecosystems will find this particularly relevant.
The solicitation falls under the professional services category, indicating a need for specialized knowledge and skills in scientific research and technological development.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation details and prepare your response, you need to go to the original source 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 associated documents. However, for some bids, an account is not required to access the information.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your proposal, pay close attention to the revisions highlighted in yellow in Amendment 02, specifically in Appendix A_Program and Technical Description and Appendix E_Draft Model OT Agreement. These changes are crucial for understanding the updated requirements.
Clearly articulate your firm's experience with AI-enabled research, disease modeling, and establishing reproducible experimental protocols. Highlight how your proposed solution aligns with the IGoR program's goal of accelerating research by at least tenfold. Ensure your response addresses all components of the desired research ecosystem: mechanistic models, AI orchestration, protocol architecture, and a distributed laboratory marketplace.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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