Institutional Information
Applicant or Awardee InfoNorthwestern University 
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Institutional OfficialCathy Barrera  | 
IDENTIFIERS (e.g. CAGE, EIN, UEI)
| CAGE (Commercial and Government Entity) Code | 
 01725  | 
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 Cognizant Federal Agency / 
Cognizant Cost-Negotiation Agency (DHHS) 
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 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
Cost Allocation Services, Central States Field Office 1301 Young Street, Room 732 Dallas, TX 75202 Contact: Arif Karim Phone: (214) 767-3261 Fax: (214) 767-3264 
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 Cognizant Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) – 
Office of Naval Research 
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 Gennifer White 
Office of Naval Research – Chicago 
N62880 (Virtual Office) 
John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 
230 S. Dearborn, Room 380 
Chicago, Illinois 60604 
(312) 886-2173 
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| Congressional District | Chicago – 5 & 7   Evanston – 9 
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| DUNS# / UEI | DUNS: 0054368030000 / UEI: KG76WYENL5K1 (Exp. 01/01/26) | 
| Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 36-2167817 | 
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 Employer Identification Number (EIN) – NIH format / NIH Entity Number 
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1-362167817-A1 | 
| Federal Interagency Committee on Education Code (FICE) | 001739 | 
| Federal Region Number | 5 | 
| NAICS (North American Industry Classification System Code) | 611310 | 
| NIH Institutional Profile Number | Chicago –  6144650 Evanston- 6144601  | 
| NSF Institutional Code | Chicago –   0017400000 Evanston – 0017392000  | 
| NU Date of Incorporation | January 29, 1851 | 
| Type of Institution | Nonprofit educational institution | 
Assurances (e.g. FWA)
| Animal Assurance Number | 
 D16-00182 (exp. 05/31/2026) | Legacy Assurance ID: A3283-01 
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| Annual Report on Possible Research Misconduct | Please reference the Office for Research Integrity (ORI) | 
| Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) Accreditation date | The animal care and use program was first accredited October 9, 1985 and continues to maintain full accreditation. AAALAC International File Number: 000602. Please reference the Center for Comparative Medicine (CCM) | 
| Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act Responsible Official | Andrea Hall (Research Safety) | 
| DHHS Rate Agreement Date | July 17, 2024 | 
| Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Compliance Form | Contact eeo@northwestern.edu | 
| Federalwide Assurance Identification Number (FWA) | 00001549 (exp. 12/14/2026) | 
| Illinois Department of Human Rights’ Public Contracts Number | 103054-00 (exp. 06/22/2021) Number is not currently active | 
| IRB Registration Number | IORG0000247 | 
| SAM.gov Registration | expires on January 2, 2026 | 
| State Clearinghouse Executive Order 12372 | Illinois no longer participates. If solicitation says program is covered, for the proposals indicate: Program has not been selected by state for review. | 
| State of Illinois Good Standing | May 7, 2013 | 
| USDA Registration | 33-R-0129 | 
| USA Patriot Act Responsible Official | Andrea Hall (ORS) | 
| VETS 100/100A report(s) | Filed 2013 | 
Audit Info, Financials, and Other References
- Annual Reports & Audited Financial Statements
 - A-133 Audit Reports and Financial Statements
 - Current Fiscal Year Operating Budget
 - Northwestern University Board of Trustees
 - Northwestern Data Book
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Contact your SRO for IRS 990 Form, Tax exempt status letter, and W-9
 
| Single Audit Contact | 
 Virginia Hartley 
Director of Compliance 
Accounting Services for Research and Sponsored Programs (ASRSP) 
1800 Sherman Ave., Suite 600 
Evanston, IL 60208 
Phone: (847) 467-5149 
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| Cognizant Audit Agency | 
 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) 
Office of Audit Services 
105 West Adams Street 
Chicago, IL 60603 
Contact: Sheri Fulcher, Regional Inspector General of Audit Services 
Phone: (312) 353-2618  |  Fax: (312) 353-3814 
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| University Financial and Tax Information including IRS Tax Exempt Status | Office of the Controller |