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Human Biospecimen Sourcing and Characterization

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Response Deadline11/23/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for the National Institutes of Health involves the sourcing and characterization of human biospecimens to support Senescence Technologies projects. The selected provider will be responsible for procuring high-priority human tissue samples, processing them to ensure cellular integrity, and delivering the processed specimens along with essential characterization data and metadata for the SenNet Data Portal. To execute these requirements, the contractor must maintain robust cold chain logistics and biorepository capabilities while ensuring full HIPAA compliance and obtaining all necessary IRB approvals. This effort falls under NAICS code 621511 and requires a response by November 23, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for sourcing, processing, and delivering human biospecimens for NIH Senescence Technologies projects.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

NAICS

621511 - Medical Laboratories

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of RFA-RM-27-007.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cellular Senescence Network (SenNet): SenNet Technology Projects (SenTecs) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Timeline

PostedOct 9

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Response DeadlineNov 23

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Response Deadline

11/23/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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Full Description

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Supplies and processes human tissue samples and biospecimens for prime contractors on NIH Senescence Technologies projects. Procures high-priority tissues, processes samples to maintain cellular integrity, and provides metadata for the SenNet Data Portal. Requires cold chain logistics, biorepositories, and IRB approvals. Must be HIPAA compliant. Delivers processed human biospecimens and associated characterization data.

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