Key drivers of hypertension as a risk factor for dementia
ID: 75N95024Q00329Type: Sources Sought
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDABethesda, MD, 20892, USA

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

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