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Pre-clinical Behavioral Assessment Services

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Federal

Response Deadline10/30/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

ME

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C24127Q0035.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AN41--Pre-clinical Research: Behavioral Assessment

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PostedOct 25

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Response DeadlineOct 30

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 241-NETWORK Contract Office 01 (36C241)

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Performs behavioral assessments for prime contractors on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pre-clinical research projects. Conducts behavioral testing and assessments on pre-clinical models to evaluate the efficacy of TBI and PTSD interventions. Requires CITI training, Bioraft training, and IACUC approval. Must hold VA-Without Compensation (WOC) research affiliate designation. Delivers behavioral assessment data and reports.

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