Improving the infrastructure of the Advanced Technology Research Facility.
Official title: THE COST PLUS FIXED FEE (CPFF) TO TO REFURBISH AND IMPROVE NCI FREDERICK INFRASTRUCTURE WILL HAVE A BASE AND THREE (3) OPTIONS.
Funded at Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. · NIH-10941348 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about upgrading a research facility's computer and storage systems to help scientists do their work better, which could eventually lead to new treatments and improvements for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Leidos Biomedical Research, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Frederick, United States) |
| Project start | September 27, 2023 |
| Project end | July 10, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $8,411,190 |
| NIH project number | 75N91019D00024-0-759102300024-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10941348 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients involved in research studies utilizing the enhanced infrastructure may benefit from more advanced and efficient research outcomes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not participating in research studies or those outside the scope of the facility's research focus may not receive direct benefits.
What this research studies
This project focuses on enhancing the Advanced Technology Research Facility's Data Center by completing its build-out to accommodate additional computing and storage resources. The work will be conducted in two phases, with the first phase involving the installation of new racks, cooling units, and necessary power and HVAC systems. This upgrade aims to ensure that the facility can support advanced research activities effectively. Patients may benefit indirectly from improved research capabilities that arise from this enhanced infrastructure.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could lead to improved research capabilities that may ultimately enhance patient care and treatment options.
How similar studies have gone: This project is focused on infrastructure improvement and does not directly relate to patient outcomes; thus, it does not have a precedent in similar studies.
Where this research is happening
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Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
Frederick, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pendleton, Richard — Leidos Biomedical Research, INC.
- Study coordinator: Pendleton, Richard
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.