BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) Sequencing Core

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), under the National Institutes of Health, is soliciting proposals for the establishment of the BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) Sequencing Core. This initiative seeks to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to create an integrated network of DNA and RNA sequencing service providers. These providers will support the high-throughput genomic, epigenomic, and transcriptomic sequencing requirements of research laboratories participating in the BICAN program. Awardees will perform sequencing of libraries derived from isolated cells, nuclei, and bulk tissue from diverse brain regions across multiple mammalian species, with a primary emphasis on the human brain.

This requirement is classified under NAICS code 541714 for Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) and PSC AN11 for Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Basic Research. Michael Horn is the designated point of contact for this solicitation, which is identified as NIH-NIMH-75N95022R00031. Performance will take place within the United States.

The government published this solicitation on July 13, 2022, and issued an update via Amendment 00001 on August 5, 2022. The solicitation package includes 30 attachments, such as additional business proposal instructions, packaging and delivery requirements, and government-furnished information. Proposals must be submitted by the response deadline of August 30, 2022.