Combines Synopsis Solicitation- iPSC Differentiati

The National Institutes of Health, through its Office of the Director and Office of Acquisitions, is seeking to award a firm fixed-price contract on a non-competitive basis to Oxford StemTech Ltd of Oxford, UK, for scientific support services related to the quality control of induced pluripotent stem cells and the generation and characterization of organoids using a subset of these cell lines. This acquisition is conducted under streamlined commercial item procedures outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6 and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, with authority derived from FAR 12.603, 41 U.S.C. 1901, and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii). The solicitation, identified by number 75N98026Q00878, serves as both the notice of intent and the sole solicitation document, eliminating the need for a separate formal request. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541714 and is being procured without competition due to the unique technical capabilities required and the specialized nature of the services. The response deadline for proposals is July 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with the posting date listed as July 27, 2026. All submissions must be directed to the designated point of contact, John R. Johnson, reachable via email at johnsonjr@mail.nih.gov, with the contract performance to be carried out in Bethesda, Maryland. The contract will be executed under the authority of the Department of Health and Human Services, and no set-asides or small business preferences are applicable. The offering entity, Oxford StemTech Ltd, has been identified as the only qualified source capable of delivering the required services, justifying the non-competitive approach under the specified regulatory exceptions.