CIO-SP4
Chief Information Officer — Solutions and Partners 4
CIO-SP4 is NIH's government-wide GWAC for health IT, research IT, and data management. It is structured with separate pools for unrestricted, small business, women-owned, and HUBZone firms. SDVOSBs compete on the small business pool and can receive SDVOSB set-aside task orders issued against the small business pool. It is particularly valuable for SDVOSBs targeting health IT, VA, HHS, and research agency work.
| Vehicle Type | Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) |
| Administered By | NIH |
| SDVOSB Access | Open to Small Business |
| Status | Active |
| Ceiling Value | $50B |
| Ordering Through | FY2032 |
| Task Order Types | FFP, T&M, LH, CPFF, Cost-Plus-Award-Fee |
SDVOSB Intelligence
CIO-SP4 is ideal for SDVOSBs targeting health IT and biomedical research agencies. NIH, FDA, and VA are major ordering agencies. The small business pool enables SDVOSB set-aside task orders without a separate vehicle. Pair CIO-SP4 with VETS 2 for maximum coverage of federal health IT opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must meet SB size standard for NAICS 541512 (primary NAICS)
- No SDVOSB certification required for general SB pool
- SDVOSB certification enables receipt of SDVOSB-specific task orders
- SAM.gov active registration required
- Separate application pools — select pool(s) at proposal time
Authorized Ordering Agencies
Primary NAICS Codes Covered
Primary PSC Codes Covered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CIO-SP4?
CIO-SP4 (Chief Information Officer — Solutions and Partners 4) is a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) administered by NIH. CIO-SP4 is NIH's government-wide GWAC for health IT, research IT, and data management. It is structured with separate pools for unrestricted, small business, women-owned, and HUBZone firms. SDVOSBs compete on the small business pool and can receive SDVOSB set-aside task orders issued against the small business pool. It is particularly valuable for SDVOSBs targeting health IT, VA, HHS, and research agency work.
Can SDVOSBs use CIO-SP4?
CIO-SP4 is classified as "Open to Small Business" for SDVOSB access. CIO-SP4 is ideal for SDVOSBs targeting health IT and biomedical research agencies. NIH, FDA, and VA are major ordering agencies. The small business pool enables SDVOSB set-aside task orders without a separate vehicle. Pair CIO-SP4 with VETS 2 for maximum coverage of federal health IT opportunities.
What are the eligibility requirements for CIO-SP4?
Must meet SB size standard for NAICS 541512 (primary NAICS) No SDVOSB certification required for general SB pool SDVOSB certification enables receipt of SDVOSB-specific task orders SAM.gov active registration required Separate application pools — select pool(s) at proposal time
Which agencies can order from CIO-SP4?
The following agencies are authorized to issue task orders under CIO-SP4: HHS, VA, FDA, CDC, NIH, All Federal Agencies.
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