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Cryopreservation and Biobanking of Cell Lines and Organoids

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Response Deadline07/31/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks a subcontractor to cryopreserve and biobank induced pluripotent stem cell lines and organoids under standardized, validated conditions that ensure long-term viability and functional integrity. The scope includes comprehensive inventory management, documentation tracking, and quality control protocols to maintain specimen authenticity and traceability throughout storage. All procedures must adhere to established biobanking standards with regular monitoring, reporting, and contingency plans to safeguard against sample loss or degradation. The work is being conducted under a subcontract arrangement with the National Institutes of Health through the Department of Health and Human Services, categorized under NAICS code 541611 for scientific research and development services. The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026. Performance location and specific contact details are not provided, but successful offerors will be expected to deliver services meeting federal biobanking requirements without deviation. The contract does not specify set-aside status or geographic restrictions.

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Cryopreserve and biobank stem cell lines and organoids per federal biobanking standards with full traceability and quality control.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health OlaoView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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PostedJul 27

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Response DeadlineJul 31

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07/31/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Olao

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Cryopreserve and store iPSC lines and organoids under standardized conditions with viability assurance and inventory management.

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