The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a sole source contract to the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (RUF) to support execution of its ts congressionally manda

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a sole source contract to the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (RUF) to support execution of its congressionally mandated regulatory mission across 16 project areas addressing high-priority regulatory science gaps and public health challenges. The work � spanning structured stakeholder engagement, independent scientific convening, and landscape research � is a prerequisite to FDA's ability to develop sound regulatory frameworks and fulfill statutory obligations. Each project area targets a specific gap where FDA cannot act without the scientific foundation, stakeholder input, or evidence infrastructure this contract provides. The contract is framed as a high-value investment: the cost of inaction � measured in delayed regulatory frameworks, preventable harm, and eroded public trust � exceeds the cost of the engagement. See…

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