Rat Brain Protein Analyses and Plasma Biomarker Quantification

The contract titled Rat Brain Protein Analyses and Plasma Biomarker Quantification, issued under solicitation number 75F40126Q135718, seeks specialized scientific services to analyze rat brain proteins and quantify plasma biomarkers, likely in support of biomedical or toxicological research. The solicitation is classified as a combined synopsis and solicitation, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST, and was posted on August 3, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific and technical consulting services, indicating that the work involves expert analytical capabilities rather than standard laboratory operations. The contracting activity is managed by the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services under the Department of Health and Human Services, with the primary point of contact being Howard Nesmith, reachable via email or phone provided in the solicitation. Performance of the contract is required to occur in Jefferson, Arkansas, with the contractor expected to deliver accurate, reproducible analytical data aligned with federal research standards. The office address for the contracting agency is located in Rockville, Maryland, and no specific set-aside categorization is indicated, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified small and large businesses. All proposals must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal linked in the solicitation, and technical and financial responses will be evaluated based on scientific merit, experience in proteomic and biomarker analysis, and capacity to meet the specified timeline and deliverables. Contractors are advised to review the full combined synopsis/solicitation document attached to the posting, as it contains detailed technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions not summarized in the basic metadata.