DLH Holdings Secures Major Contract with National Institute on Drug Abuse
DLH Holdings has secured a significant contract to continue delivering its information technology services to the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Acting as the primary federal agency supporting drug use and addiction research, NIDA will benefit from DLH’s expertise in this field. This recent award builds on a successful partnership between the two organizations that began in 2014, demonstrating NIDA’s trust in DLH’s ability to meet its complex IT requirements.
With an initial base period of one year, the contract also includes the option of four additional one-year extensions, making it potentially worth around $23 million. DLH’s responsibilities will encompass a range of essential information technology services for NIDA, including the management of an integrated advanced clinical/research informatics system. This system will enable researchers to seamlessly share data and resources, promoting collaboration and accelerating scientific progress in the fight against drug abuse.
In addition to this critical service, DLH will undertake crucial tasks such as the research, design, development, and maintenance of clinical and scientific informatics, intranet applications, and public web pages for NIDA. The IT infrastructure and desktop support for the organization will also be handled by DLH. It is worth noting that all the work undertaken by DLH under this contract will be fully funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
DLH’s CEO, Zachary Parker, expressed his enthusiasm for the extended partnership, stating, “We are pleased to have the opportunity to continue supporting NIDA in its mission to advance research on drug use and addiction. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient IT solutions that will enable NIDA to maximize its impact in this critical area.”
DLH’s proven track record and commitment to delivering reliable and effective IT services have undoubtedly played a significant role in securing this contract extension. As a leader in the field, DLH’s expertise will undoubtedly contribute to further advancements in drug abuse research.
Analyst comment
Positive news. DLH Holdings has secured a significant contract extension with NIDA worth potentially $23 million. DLH will provide essential information technology services, including an integrated informatics system for researchers to share data, research, design, and maintenance of applications and desktop support. DLH’s proven track record and commitment to delivering reliable IT services position them as a leader in the field, contributing to advancements in drug abuse research. Market outlook: DLH is likely to benefit from the contract extension and maintain its strong position in the IT services market.
