6555--Postmortem Brain Tissue for PTSD Research
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, has issued a presolicitation notice for a requirement to obtain Postmortem Brain Tissue for PTSD Research. This effort seeks a contractor to provide the necessary tissue in accordance with a Performance Work Statement (PWS). The solicitation will be issued as unrestricted, with only one award anticipated.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for the provision of Postmortem Brain Tissue for PTSD Research, adhering strictly to the requirements outlined in the forthcoming Performance Work Statement.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for a future solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (no set-aside requirement)
- NAICS Code: 621991 (Blood and Organ banks)
- SBA Size Standard: $40 million annual revenue
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6555 (Human Tissue and Cadavers)
- Award Structure: Only one award will be made.
Submission & Eligibility
This notice is for informational purposes only, and the Government is not obligated to issue a solicitation. The official solicitation and any amendments will be posted on www.sam.gov Contract Opportunities. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and maintain an active registration at the time of quote submission and throughout the evaluation and award phases. Offerors are responsible for periodically checking SAM.gov for updates.
Key Dates
- Response Date (for this presolicitation notice): March 27, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 20, 2026
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Krisanne Dernago
- Email: Krisanne.Dernago@va.gov
- Phone: 757-722-9961