Research & Development (R&D) Contracts

The NCI uses the contract mechanism to procure cancer research services and other resources needed by the federal government. Contracts are used when the  principal purpose of the transaction is to acquire a specific service or end-product for the  direct benefit of, or use by, the NCI.  Research and development (R&D) contracts are used for projects that are undertaken in response to NCI requests for proposals (RFPs).