Notice of Intent to Sole Source Mouse Brain Neurohistology

The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to NeuroScience Associates Inc. for neurohistological processing of mouse brain hemispheres, continuing services previously delivered under contract HU000126PE027. This procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and 5.207(c)(16)(i) due to the vendor’s unique technical capability and the absence of alternative sources capable of performing the required services, as confirmed through market research. The work, performed at USU’s location in Bethesda, Maryland, involves the preparation, sectioning, and staining of mouse brain tissue to support central nervous system and radiation research, with deliverables consisting of histologically viable tissue sections for microscopic analysis. The contract has no specified monetary value, period of performance, or detailed delivery schedule, and no competitive evaluation factors were applied due to the sole-source nature of the award. The point of contact for inquiries is Shea Foster, with responses required via email by May 30, 2026. No packaging, marking, inspection criteria, quality standards, or special contract clauses beyond the sole-source justification were detailed in the documentation, and key administrative data such as payment instructions, accounting symbols, contracting officer details, and vendor UEI or CAGE codes are not provided. The vendor’s address is listed as 10915 Lake Ridge Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934-4919, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 541714, with the sponsoring agency identified as the Department of Defense under HU0001.