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Neurological Research & In Vivo Testing

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This subcontract for Neurological Research and In Vivo Testing supports ARPA-H BRAINS projects by performing the transplantation and monitoring of precursor tissues. The scope of work includes executing surgical transplantations, longitudinal imaging, behavioral testing, and histological analysis utilizing confocal microscopy and stereotaxic surgical frames. To ensure compliance and safety, the contractor must maintain BSL-2/3 laboratory certifications and obtain all necessary IACUC approvals. The project is managed under the Department of Health and Human Services for the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, with performance based in Washington. The contractor is responsible for delivering comprehensive research reports and histological data. The solicitation was posted on June 8, 2026, with a response deadline of February 6, 2027, falling under NAICS code 541715.

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Subcontract for ARPA-H BRAINS neurological research involving tissue transplantation, imaging, and behavioral testing.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health (arpa-H)View Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Washington, DC, USA

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This scope was carved out of ARPA-H-SN-26-153.

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Brain Repair of Any Injured Neural Structure (BRAINS) - Proposers' Day

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Performs transplantation and monitoring of precursor tissues for prime contractors on ARPA-H BRAINS projects. Executes surgical transplantation, longitudinal imaging, histological analysis, and behavioral testing using stereotaxic surgical frames and confocal microscopy. Requires IACUC approval and BSL-2/3 laboratory certifications. Delivers research reports and histological data.

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