Top Small Businesses Recently Awarded Clinical Trial-Related Contracts

Within the federal government, clinical trial services and planning are crucial areas of support needed from industry partners. Solutions such as clinical operations, data management, scientific research and analysis, and project management are some of the many specialized areas in which vendors can offer their assistance in this realm. AlphaBrook has identified the following small and otherwise socioeconomically disadvantaged businesses that have recently been awarded clinical trial-related contracts from various government agencies. Vendors interested in supporting upcoming clinical trial opportunities should align with these recent awardees.

Technical Resources: In April 2024, Technical Resources, a small business under certain NAICS codes, was awarded a massive $164.1M contract from HHS National Institutes of Health (NIH) to provide regulatory and technical support for the Division of Aids (DAID) clinical trials. This impressive win was likely due to this vendor’s aligned solutions, which include clinical operations, data management, quality assurance, health assessment, medical writing and more. Based on this firm’s recent win and relevant capabilities, it is clear that Technical Resources will be a strong competitor in future clinical trial opportunities.

Vysnova Partners: Vysnova Partners, which has been acquired by Culmen International, was the awardee of an $11.8M contract from Army in December 2023. This contract is to provide clinical site management, clinical research operations, and scientific laboratory support for the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences (USAMD-AFRIMS). This small business under certain NAICS codes provides an array of services, including project management, assessment and evaluation, global health research, medical staffing, among others. Firms interested in vying for upcoming clinical trial-related efforts should follow along with Vysnova Partners, as this vendor is making waves in this landscape.

Rose Li & Associates (RLA): This 8(a) and WOSB industry partner offers many beneficial solutions, including scientific research and analysis, program and project evaluation, management and organization, planning, and more. Due to this vendor’s notable capabilities, RLA was awarded an HHS NIH contract in September 2023 for science management and research administration, which includes support of clinical trials. As RLA continues to showcase its knowledge in clinical trial services and planning, this firm is likely to be a strong competitor in future efforts.

Westat: Westat, a small business under certain NAICS codes, was awarded a $21.4M contract from HHS NIH in August 2023 to provide support services for interdisciplinary studies in Clinical Cancer Genetics. This significant win was likely secured due to this vendor’s capabilities, which include clinical research, data collection, evaluation, statistical methods, health services, and more. Be sure to to keep an eye on Westat, as this firm is well positioned to support clinical trial-related contracts in the future.

The Avery Group: This 8(a) and SDVOSB firm was awarded a VA Veterans Health Administrative (VHA) contract in September 2023 for clinical and health informatics expertise and analysis of clinical trials. The Avery Group provides solutions such as administrative support, project management, compliance, and planning among others. Vendors seeking to support government agencies on upcoming clinical trial contracts should be sure to keep tabs on The Avery Group, as this firm is likely to be one that will be highly competitive in this landscape.

Kapoor IT Consulting: In April 2024, this 8(a) industry partner was awarded a $10.6M contract from HHS NIH to provide enterprise risk management services, which includes scientific and clinical evaluations. Kapoor IT Consulting has an array of beneficial services, including project and program management, coordination, evaluation, risk management, and more. Given this firm’s notable experience and expertise, it is apparent that Kapoor IT Consulting is a valuable industry partner to consider aligning with.

Lumina Corps: This small business was awarded a $9.8M contract from HHS NIH in March 2023 to provide logistical and administrative support for activities for multiple DAIDS meetings and clinical trials. Lumina Corps, which was formerly known as NOVA Research Company at the time of the award, provides services such as program management, program evaluation, qualitative and quantitative research, scientific workshop and event planning, communications planning, and more. Firms interested in supporting future clinical trial services and planning opportunities should consider aligning with Lumina Corps.

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