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Custom Histology and Cryo-Sectioning Services

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Custom Histology and Cryo-Sectioning Services, is issued through the NASA Shared Services Center to support Space Biosciences projects. The selected provider will perform specialized embedding and cryo-sectioning of mouse brain regions for prime contractors, utilizing cryostats and precision microtomes to create thin tissue slices for analysis. Responsibilities include planning and executing preliminary tissue processing tests and ensuring all biological specimen handling strictly adheres to established NASA Space Biosciences Project protocols. The primary deliverable for this engagement is the provision of physical slides containing the processed brain sections. The contract falls under NAICS code 621511 and is associated with a performance location in zip code 94035. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 9, 2026.

General Info

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

621511 - Medical Laboratories

Place of Performance

0, CA, 94035, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 80NSSC27948767Q.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Service request for specimen embedding and sectioning.

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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Response Deadline

11/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 5 days

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

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Full Description

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Performs embedding and cryo-sectioning of mouse brain regions for prime contractors on NASA Space Biosciences projects. Plans and executes preliminary tissue processing tests, embeds brain tissue, and performs cryo-sectioning to create thin slices for analysis using cryostats and precision microtomes. Adheres to NASA Space Biosciences Project protocols for biological specimen handling. Delivers physical slides containing brain sections.

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