Support for Evaluating and Conducting Computational and Alternative Toxicological Methods for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
ID: 75N96025R00004Type: Presolicitation
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH NIEHSMORRISVILLE, NC, 27560, USA

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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)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is seeking support for evaluating and conducting computational and alternative toxicological methods through solicitation number 75N96025R00004. The procurement aims to assist NIEHS in conducting toxicological testing using New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) that do not rely on animal testing, focusing on areas such as population variability, susceptibility, and various toxicity assessments. This initiative is crucial for advancing alternative toxicity testing methods that align with the mission of the Department of Health & Human Services to predict adverse human health effects from chemical exposures. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued within 15 days, with proposals due approximately 30 days after release, and can contact Megan Bang at megan.bang@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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