NIH-wide Doctoral Partnership Training Program - University of Oxford

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NON-COMPETITIVE COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION 7571PS26Q00130 Title: NIH-wide Doctoral Partnership Training Program –University of Oxford (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in part 12 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Solicitation number is 7571PS26Q00130 issued as a Request for Quotation to support the Doctoral Partnership Training Program at the University of Oxford. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) are not applicable to this requirement. THIS IS A NON-COMPETITIVE (NOTICE OF INTENT) COMBINED SYNOPSIS SOLICITATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER WITHOUT PROVIDING FOR FULL OR OPEN COMPETITION (INCLUDING BRAND-NAME). The Office of Mission Acquisition Solutions (OMAS), Office of Acquisitions (OA), on behalf of The National Institute on Allergy Infectious Diseases (NIAID), intends to negotiate and award a purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name) to University of Oxford, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD, United Kingdom for the NIH Fellows roster. This acquisition is conducted as non-competitive for a commercial product or commercial service and is conducted pursuant to FAR Subpart 12.201-1—Simplified Procedures, in accordance with 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 1901 Simplified acquisition procedures Pursuant to FAR subpart 12.102(b) Restricting Competition, in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(b) (ii) This requirement is for the following services: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Division of Medical Sciences, the University of Oxofrd of the United Kingdom, and the NIH-wide Global Doctoral Partnership (NGDP) Program have a shared interest in fostering collaborative research. The NIH provides, through its offices and investigators, the recruitment of exceptional students from the United States who will carry out graduate-level training and research for the 2025-2026 academic year under coordinated mentors at the NIH and University of Oxford. This acquisition seeks to cover the tuition fees for both new (incoming) and continuing students in the program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The program of study shall include co-supervision for trainees at the University and the NIH. Basic and applied research shall be carried out by the trainees at both institutions. Only this suggested source can furnish the requirements: University of Oxford University Offices Wellington Square Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2JD United Kingdom (iii) Description of requirement: The University of Oxford shall provide 36 graduate-level training and research for students for the 2026-2027 academic year. In addition to administrative oversight, the University shall provide for the following functions: Shared core values (NIH and University) Advance the NIH mission of global outreach and training by contributing internationally collaborative research in areas of emerging and infectious disease, global health, and international medicine. Common government pursuit of public health care and health care initiatives. University requirements The partnering University must have a tutorial system where faculty fellows teach students in groups of one to three on a weekly basis. The tutorial system is uniquely required for the student training in the International PhD Program because there is no formal didactic component required for degree completion. The tutorial system will allow students to receive direct feedback on their NIH projects. It will also provide an opportunity to discuss the published literature and to learn how to think critically like a scientist.…