Key drivers of hypertension as a risk factor for dementia
ID: 75N95024Q00329Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8b43d3bd93ad4e6fa8984fc402819359/view
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    Sources Sought Notice: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services for the project "Key drivers of hypertension as a risk factor for dementia" in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. The purpose of this requirement is to replicate a finding of genetic and related physiological pathways that drive the association of hypertension to brain pathology. The contractor will analyze different datasets and generate a report showing replication of an already existing pipeline and analysis showing blood pressure pathways associated with cerebral small vessels disease. The period of performance is 6 months. Interested contractors should submit their capability statement and relevant information to the Contract Specialist, Andrea Clay, by July 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

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    Andrea Clay
    (301) 480-2449
    amcgee@nida.nih.gov
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