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Neuropathology characterization for the Brain Atlas Project

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75N98026Q00313Federal

Submission Closed05/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

NIH NIA seeks small business for neuropathology services supporting Alzheimer’s research, firm fixed price.

Agency

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

Contract Value

$215,567.1

NAICS

621511 - Medical Laboratories

Place of Performance

Bethesda, MD, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

HISTOSERV, INC

Award Issued Date

06/08/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Neuropathology Characterization for Brain Atlas Project - Statement of Work

sow

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Solicitation 75N98026Q00313 Q and A Document

q-and-a

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

3 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 5

Combined Synopsis

Deadline changedMay 19

Response deadline changed from May 20, 2026 to May 26, 2026.

Notice updatedMay 21

Response deadline changed from May 26, 2026 to May 28, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 22

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

AwardedJun 8

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/28/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

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

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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

Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

Contacts

Elaine Estrella

contact@example.gov

Full Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE)

Title: Neuropathology characterization for the Brain Atlas Project

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00313. This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition.

This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services, and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (2026-01).

(iv) The associated NAICS code is 621511, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million.

This requirement is set aside for small business

(v) Description of Requirement:

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) requires neuropathology services support of the Brain Atlas project which was established in 2022. NIA’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias is working to better understand the differences between healthy brains and brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level. Researchers are working to create a human brain atlas or map of different brain cell types based on their gene activity. Researchers can use this atlas to investigate cell types present in brain regions affected in disease. Many different cells in a diseased brain experience change in their gene expression and downstream intracellular activities. The neuropathology analysis will lead to a better understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and the prioritization of potential target genes, pathways, and future therapeutics.

Please refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) for additional information.

(vi) Delivery Location:
NIH/NIA
9000 Rockville Pike RM 170
Bethesda, MD 20892
USA

(vii) Period of Performance: June 01, 2026 to May 30, 2027

(viii) The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Add any agency-specific instructions as required.

(ix) The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

(b) Evaluation Factors:

Technical Acceptability (Pass/Fail)
- Required Sample Processing Capabilities
- Digital Imaging & Data Platform Requirements
Schedule & Turnaround
Deliverables Compliance
Staffing & Key Personnel
Facilities and Equipment
Price Evaluation - Lowest Price Technically Acceptable – (LPTA)

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, issued within the time specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. The Government reserves the right to accept any offer before the expiration date.

(x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items, with their offer.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xiii) Additional contract requirements or terms and conditions, as determined necessary by the Contracting Officer and consistent with customary commercial practices: See Statement of Work (SOW) for additional requirement.

(xiv) The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) is not applicable.

(xv) Submission Requirements:
Responses must include sufficient information to demonstrate the offeror’s capability to provide the required product or service. Quotes shall include, at a minimum:

Unit and total price
Shipping and handling costs
Delivery timeframe after award
Delivery terms
F.O.B. point (destination or origin)
Product or catalog numbers (if applicable)
Product/service description

Additional evaluation considerations may include past performance, warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and environmental or energy efficiency.

Responses must include the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and business size certification. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

All responses must be received by May 28, 2026 at 5pm EST and must reference solicitation number 75N98026Q00313 . Responses may be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov and contact@example.gov .

(xvi) Point of Contact: Elaine Estrella, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov and Brian Lind, Contract Officer, contact@example.gov