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Histology and Tissue Processing Services

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Response Deadline09/25/2026, 01:30:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Histology and Tissue Processing Services supports the National Institutes of Health NIMH Human Brain Collection Core. The contractor is responsible for performing histological assessments of human brain tissue, which includes embedding 800 tissue samples, conducting H&E routine staining on 800 slides, and executing immunostaining on 1,500 slides targeting phospho-Tau, phospho-TDP-43, phospho-asynuclein, and beta-amyloid proteins. These tasks require the use of microtomes, cryostats, and digital pathology scanning systems to deliver final stained slides and digital presentations. The opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 621511. It is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health Olao. The response deadline for this project is September 25, 2026.

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NIH subcontract for histology services involving brain tissue processing and immunostaining by September 2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

621511 - Medical LaboratoriesView NAICS

Place of Performance

MD

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SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 75N95B26Q00009.

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PostedSep 15

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Response DeadlineSep 25

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

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Performs histological assessments of human brain tissue for prime contractors on NIH NIMH Human Brain Collection Core projects. Embeds 800 tissue samples, performs H&E routine staining on 800 slides, and executes immunostaining on 1,500 slides using antibodies against phospho-Tau, phospho-TDP-43, phospho-asynuclein, and beta-amyloid proteins. Utilizes microtomes, cryostats, and digital pathology scanning systems. Delivers stained slides and digital presentations.

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