NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source for Scientific Support Services for Generation and Multiomic Profiling of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Neuronal Models
ID: 75N95024R00104Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHBethesda, MD, 20892, US

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b8a9cfb8ead745789273a3c0c523c9ce/view
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    NOTICE OF INTENT to Sole Source for Scientific Support Services for Generation and Multiomic Profiling of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Neuronal Models

    The Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of Scientific Support Services for Generation and Multiomic Profiling of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-derived Neuronal Models. This service is typically used for conducting scientific research and analysis related to neuronal models derived from induced pluripotent stem cells.

    The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Oxford StemTech Ltd. for the required scientific support services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with a Size Standard of $19.0 M.

    The contract will be awarded under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13—Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which exempts it from the requirements of FAR Part 6—Competition Requirements. The delivery date is set at 30 days after receipt of order, with a period of performance from 08/05/2024 to 08/04/2025.

    The decision to award the contract without full and open competition is based on market research, which identified Oxford StemTech Ltd. as the only vendor capable of providing the required services. The unique control cells and proprietary pipeline at Oxford StemTech are essential for processing patient samples in a manner consistent with NIMH's research requirements. Using another provider would invalidate the resulting data.

    Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this notice, but this is not a request for competitive proposals. All responses must be received by July 29, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST, and must reference the solicitation number, 75N95024R00104. Responses should be submitted electronically to Diedra S. Prophet at diedra.prophet@nih.gov.

    All offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Diedra Prophet
    diedra.prophet@nih.gov
    Robin Knightly
    robin.knightly@nih.gov
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