The Contracts Management Branch (CMB) supports the mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), which provides major support on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological and muscle disorders.

CMB is responsible for the award and management of the Research and Development contracts sponsored by the Institute which are needed, in part, to implement NINDS' mission. In doing so, CMB provides contract support to both extramural and intramural scientific program clusters and scientists in their efforts to support and direct research. CMB also provides instruction and information to help guide potential Offerors through the acquisition process and assists Contractors in the administration of contract awards. CMB is a full-service acquisition office responsible for all aspects of the contracting process from advance acquisition planning through the solicitation, negotiation, award, post-award administration and close-out phases.