Pathology Support for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
ID: 75N96024R00006_PreSolicitationType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; BASIC RESEARCH (AJ11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/641c80c054d04cf09ee069abc83bd48d/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is seeking proposals for pathology support services to enhance its research studies. The primary objective is to procure expert pathological evaluations and support for studies conducted both in-house and by Contract Research Organizations, which includes peer review, histopathological interpretation, and preparation for publication. This contract is crucial for advancing environmental health research and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. Interested bidders must establish a laboratory within 30 miles of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Proposals will be solicited electronically, with a submission window of 30 days following the notice, and award decisions may be made by July 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Sue McKenzie at sue.mckenzie@nih.gov or Erica Kitzmiller at erica.kitzmiller@nih.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sue (McKenzie) McFarland
    sue.mckenzie@nih.gov
    Erica Kitzmiller
    erica.kitzmiller@nih.gov
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    75N96024R00006 Presolicitation Notice Pathology_Final.pdf
    The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences seeks pathology support services for its research studies. The primary objective is to procure expert pathological evaluation and support for studies conducted both in-house and by Contract Research Organizations. The scope includes peer review, histopathological interpretation, specialized procedures, and preparation for publication. Mandatory requirements include the ability to establish a laboratory within 30 miles of Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, compliance with GLP regulations, and submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Key personnel include pathologists, histology experts, and technicians. The contract, anticipated as a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement, will be awarded based on a competitive solicitation process. Proposals are expected to be solicited electronically, with a 30-day submission window following the notice. Award decisions may take up to July 2025, with a potential contract duration of one year, extendable by nine successive one-year periods.
    75N96025R00003 Presolicitation Notice Pathology.docx
    The pre-solicitation notice announces upcoming solicitation numbers 75N96024R00006 and 75N96025R00003 for pathology support services at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). This contract aims to support studies conducted by both Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and in-house investigators through a range of services including pathology evaluations, technical support, and histopathological interpretation. Mandatory qualifications for bidders include a Small Business Subcontracting Plan, adherence to Section 508 accessibility standards for electronic documents, establishment of contractor facilities within 30 miles of NIEHS, and compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. Key personnel requirements specify that essential staff must be direct employees of the contractor, along with an adequate accounting system for governmental cost accumulation. The anticipated contract type is cost-plus-fixed-fee, targeting three awardees capable of fulfilling the contract's requirements, with an expected award date before July 2025. Proposals will be submitted electronically via the NIH platform, and inquiries are to be made via email only. The solicitation will adhere to competitive negotiated acquisition processes, inviting responsible sources to participate. This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract but lays the groundwork for forthcoming proposals in environmental health research.
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