Rapid Postmortem Brain and Blood Specimen Collection

This contract involves the rapid collection and autopsy of human brain and blood specimens from donors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease as well as control subjects. A critical requirement is that the postmortem interval does not exceed 3 hours to ensure the preservation of tissue integrity, which is essential for accurate research outcomes. The work is designated as a subcontract and is associated with NAICS code 812199, highlighting its classification within specialized services. The contract is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, with the place of performance located in Baltimore, Maryland (zip code 21224). It was posted on June 4, 2026, with a response deadline of June 14, 2026. This procurement emphasizes the importance of timely and precise specimen handling to support Alzheimer’s disease research, reflecting significant focus on quality and rapid processing to support ongoing scientific investigations.