CTSU
Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU)
HHS/NCI IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $92.1M
- Task orders
- 6
- Companies awarded
- 5
- Ceiling
- $548,000,000.00
Vehicle overview
The Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the Department of Health and Human Services. It provides administrative, regulatory, logistical, and information technology support to streamline and harmonize services for NCI-sponsored multi-center clinical trials in cancer treatment, prevention, and care delivery. The vehicle has a total ceiling value of $548 million and is currently awarded to EDJ Associates, Inc. to enhance operational efficiencies across NCI-supported research networks.
Functional areas include project kick-off transition activities and awareness, education, and training (AET). The contract is a partial small business set-aside.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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10-year ordering period (base plus all options) from 2022, running through approximately 2032.
- Ceiling
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$548,000,000.00
Where agencies spend through CTSU
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through CTSU in the last 12 months.
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Department of Health and Human Services
- Last 12mo obligations
- $3.6M
- Last 12mo awards
- 3
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
CTSU contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| WESTAT, INC. | $84.9M | 3 |
| EDJ ASSOCIATES, INC. | $4.1M | 1 |
| TECHNICAL RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $3.1M | 1 |
| PPD DEVELOPMENT LP | $2.2K | 1 |
| ESSEX MANAGEMENT LLC | $0 | 0 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is CTSU?
- The Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) is an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle managed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the Department of Health and Human Services. It provides administrative, regulatory, logistical, and information technology support to streamline and harmonize services for NCI-sponsored multi-center clinical trials in cancer treatment, prevention, and care delivery. The vehicle has a total ceiling value of $548 million and is currently awarded to EDJ Associates, Inc. to enhance operational efficiencies across NCI-supported research networks.
- Which agency manages CTSU?
- Cancer Trials Support Unit (CTSU) is a IDIQ managed by Department of Health and Human Services / National Cancer Institute.
- What can agencies acquire through CTSU?
- Functional areas include project kick-off transition activities and awareness, education, and training (AET). The contract is a partial small business set-aside.
- How much has been obligated through CTSU?
- $92.1M has been obligated across 6 task orders.
- Which agencies use CTSU?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through CTSU included the Department of Health and Human Services. The Department of Health and Human Services reported $3.6M in positive obligations for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (NAICS 541715). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold CTSU?
- 5 contractors hold a position on CTSU.
- What is the contract ceiling of CTSU?
- CTSU has a program ceiling of $548,000,000.00.
- Is CTSU active?
- Yes, CTSU is currently active (ordering period: 10-year ordering period (base plus all options) from 2022, running through approximately 2032.).
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