The NIH NeuroBioBank Brain and Tissue Repository
ID: 75N95025Q00169Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; BASIC RESEARCH (AN11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/857b8b97e37c49e29ad0762e8452374c/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the extension of contracts related to the NIH NeuroBioBank Brain and Tissue Repository. This extension, lasting six months from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, aims to maintain critical services for the collection, storage, and distribution of human brain tissue and biospecimens essential for research on neurological and psychiatric disorders. The current contracts, totaling approximately $103,985,994, were initially awarded in 2019 and are being extended to ensure continuity of services during the transition to a follow-on competitive contract. Interested parties may submit their capabilities by March 31, 2025, to Robin Knightly at robin.knightly@nih.gov, with a copy to Christine Frate at christine.frate@nih.gov.

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    KNIGHTLY, ROBIN D
    robin.knightly@nih.gov
    Christine Frate
    christine.frate@nih.gov
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    Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent-NONCOMPETITIVE.Final.pdf
    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice of Intent to extend contracts related to the NIH NeuroBioBank (NBB) for six months (from May 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025) without competitive bidding. The NBB is crucial for providing human brain tissue and biospecimens for research on neurological and psychiatric disorders, and the extension aims to maintain essential services during the transition to a follow-on competitive contract. The current contracts, totaling $103,985,994, were initially awarded on August 31, 2019, and have been updated to cover a brief interim period. NIDA emphasizes that the collection sites are uniquely positioned to fulfill these specific requirements without risking disruption to ongoing studies. Interested parties can submit their capabilities, but the government is not obligated to consider competitive proposals. The announcement outlines necessary submission details, including business certifications and relevant identifiers, with a final response deadline of March 31, 2025.
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