Alcohol and Chemosensory Perception in Human Twins – Twinsburg 2026 Data Collection and Testing
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), has issued a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source for "Alcohol and Chemosensory Perception in Human Twins – Twinsburg 2026 Data Collection and Testing." NIH intends to award a non-competitive contract to the Monell Chemical Senses Center for specialized data collection and testing services. Interested parties capable of fulfilling these requirements are invited to submit responses by March 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Preparing specialized testing materials.
- Conducting on-site data collection from twin participants during the annual Twinsburg Twin Festival.
- Delivering sensory, survey, and biospecimen data for an ongoing research program.
- Utilizing specialized chemosensory testing methods and proprietary sensory tools.
- Providing trained scientific staff for high-quality data collection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (non-competitive)
- Procurement Method: FAR Subpart 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures (not exceeding $250,000)
- Justification: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Size Standard: $19.0M)
- Response Due: March 8, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern Time
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD (NIH Office)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to identify their interest and capability to meet the requirement. Responses will be evaluated to determine if other sources can provide the required services.
Submission Requirements
Responses must include:
- A technical proposal.
- A cost-price proposal.
- Proposed period of performance.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certification of business size.
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submissions should be sent electronically to Mr. Michael Falzone, Contracting Officer, at Michael.falzone@nih.gov. Fax responses will not be accepted.