Contact and place of performance
Elaine Estrella
Bethesda, MD
USA
COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE) Title: Neuropathology characterization for the Brain Atlas Project (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will...
View more(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (2026-01).
(iv) The associated NAICS code is 621511, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million.
This requirement is set aside for small business
(v) Description of Requirement:
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) requires neuropathology services support of the Brain Atlas project which was established in 2022. NIA’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias is working to better understand the differences between healthy brains and brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level. Researchers are working to create a human brain atlas or map of different brain cell types based on their gene activity. Researchers can use this atlas to investigate cell types present in brain regions affected in disease. Many different cells in a diseased brain experience change in their gene expression and downstream intracellular activities. The neuropathology analysis will lead to a better understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and the prioritization of potential target genes, pathways, and future therapeutics.
Please refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) for additional information.
(vi) Delivery Location:
NIH/NIA
9000 Rockville Pike RM 170
Bethesda, MD 20892
USA
(vii) Period of Performance: June 01, 2026 to May 30, 2027
(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any agency-specific instructions as required.
(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.
(b) Evaluation Factors:
(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.
(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.
(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.
(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: See Statement of Work (SOW) for additional requirement.
(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.
(xv) Submission Requirements:
Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:
Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.
Responses must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
All responses must be received by May 28, 2026 at 5pm EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00313 . Responses may be submitted electronically to [email protected] and [email protected] .
(xvi) Point of Contact: Elaine Estrella, Contract Specialist, [email protected] and Brian Lind, Contract Officer, [email protected]
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OLAO), is seeking neuropathology characterization services to support the National Institute on Aging (NIA) Brain Atlas Project. This project, established in 2022, aims to create a comprehensive map of human brain cell types based on gene activity to better understand the cellular differences between healthy brains and those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The required analysis focuses on prioritizing potential target genes, pathways, and future therapeutics by investigating gene expression changes and intracellular activities within specific brain regions.
This combined synopsis/solicitation, identified by solicitation number 75N98026Q00313, is a small business set-aside (SBA) under NAICS code 621511 for Medical Laboratories and PSC Q301 for Medical Laboratory Testing. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value based on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Technical factors include sample processing capabilities, digital imaging and data platform requirements, schedule compliance, and staffing. Work will be performed in Bethesda, MD, with a performance period running from June 1, 2026, to May 30, 2027.
Submissions are due by May 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST and must be sent to the primary point of contact, Elaine Estrella. Responses must include unit and total pricing, delivery timeframes, and documentation demonstrating the offeror’s capability to meet the requirements detailed in the provided Statement of Work. All offerors must provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and maintain active registration in the System for Award Management. This acquisition includes two attachments: a Statement of Work posted on May 5, 2026, and a Question and Answer document posted on May 22, 2026.
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