ContractPresolicitation

Modification to the A11 HERV-E TCR and T cell product to improve the therapeutic efficacy for ccRCC patients.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 75N98026Q00392
Response Deadline
Jun 3, 2026
14 days left
Days Remaining
14
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health, through the National Institutes of Health OLAO, is planning a non-competitive contract to modify the A11 HERV-E TCR and T cell product for improved therapeutic efficacy in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma. The work centers on specialized research and product modification of the A11 HERV-E TCR platform. Loyola University of Chicago is identified as the intended sole source based on its unique expertise, proprietary knowledge, and prior experience with the platform, and the acquisition is being handled under simplified acquisition procedures with performance in Bethesda, Maryland. Interested parties may submit capability statements by June 3, 2026, to Michael L. Falzone at michael.falzone@nih.gov.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
622110
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
PSC Code
R499
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Notice of Intent to Sole Source.pdf
PDF206 KBMay 19, 2026
AI Summary
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to award a non-competitive contract to Loyola University of Chicago for the modification of the A11 HERV-E TCR and T cell product. This project aims to enhance the therapeutic efficacy for patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC). Loyola University of Chicago possesses unique expertise, proprietary knowledge, and prior experience with the A11 HERV-E TCR platform, making them the sole source capable of performing this specialized research without significant delays or cost duplication. The acquisition, under NAICS code 622110, is conducted using simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Part 13) and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. Interested parties may submit capability statements by June 3, 2026, to be considered, though the government retains discretion on whether to proceed non-competitively.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 19, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 4, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Sub-Tier
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
Office
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH OLAO

Point of Contact

Name
FALZONE, MICHAEL L

Place of Performance

Bethesda, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources