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Human Tissue Acquisition and Biobanking Services

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

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The Human Tissue Acquisition and Biobanking Services subcontract, managed under the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services, focuses on the procurement, storage, and preservation of human tissues for senescence research projects. The selected provider is responsible for delivering cataloged, assay-ready specimens while utilizing ultra-low temperature freezers and liquid nitrogen to ensure sample integrity. Strict compliance is required regarding human subjects protection, confidentiality agreements, and the procurement of necessary IRB approvals. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 23, 2026, for this project categorized under NAICS code 621511.

General Info

NIH subcontract for procuring and storing human tissue specimens for senescence research 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-27-016.

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): Discovery, Validation Centers (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

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Timeline

PostedOct 9

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Response DeadlineNov 23

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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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Supplies and manages the acquisition, storage, and preservation of human tissues for prime contractors on NIH senescence research projects. Implements storage protocols using ultra-low temperature freezers and liquid nitrogen to maintain sample integrity. Requires IRB approvals and strict adherence to human subjects protection and confidentiality agreements. Delivers preserved, cataloged, and assay-ready human tissue specimens.

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