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Immunohistochemical (IHC) Analysis Support

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

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The Immunohistochemical (IHC) Analysis Support subcontract, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center, involves providing specialized staining and chemical analysis of sectioned tissue for prime contractors on NASA Space Biosciences projects. The scope of work requires the application of antibodies and reagents to cryo-sectioned slides and the use of fluorescence microscopes and IHC staining stations to evaluate neuronal morphology. Due to the technical nature of the work, specialized training in neuro-histology is required to deliver the final analyzed slides and digital imaging reports. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541714 and is associated with a performance location in zip code 94035. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of November 9, 2026.

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Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Shared Services Center

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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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PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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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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Performs staining and chemical analysis of sectioned tissue for prime contractors on NASA Space Biosciences projects. Applies antibodies and reagents to cryo-sectioned slides and performs immunohistochemical staining to evaluate neuronal morphology using fluorescence microscopes and IHC staining stations. Requires specialized training in neuro-histology. Delivers analyzed slides and digital imaging reports.

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