Genotyping Support Services

Quick Summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is soliciting proposals for Genotyping Support Services under Solicitation Number 75N95026R00006. This opportunity seeks contractors to provide Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction and multi-gene analysis from rodent tissue samples. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with proposals due by March 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. There are no set-aside restrictions for this acquisition.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform DNA extraction and multi-gene analysis from rodent tissue samples (ear punch, tail clip, or toe clip). Key requirements include:

• Processing a minimum of 25,200 and a maximum of 37,200 samples per contract period.
• Performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) assays for genotyping (one to ten genes per sample).
• Re-testing failed analyses at the contractor's expense and conducting weekly 1% quality assurance analysis.
• Completing all DNA extraction, PCR assays, and results within 72 hours of sample receipt.
• Providing results with annotation via an online, password-protected, Section 508 compliant bioinformatics database that interfaces with the existing NIA Progeny Database.
• Storing provided samples and remaining biological tissues for 6 months post-receipt.
• Providing sample collection and storage materials, and covering all shipping/courier costs for sample transport.
• Providing telephone support Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM Maryland local time.
• The place of performance is the contractor's worksite.

Contract Details

• Solicitation Number: 75N95026R00006
• Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
• Anticipated Ordering Period: April 4, 2026, through April 3, 2031 (5 years).
• NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Professional Services), with a small business size standard of $16.5 million.
• Set-Aside: None (No set-aside restrictions).
• Estimated Value: Expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold ($150,000).
• Quantities: Minimum annual 25,200 samples, maximum annual 37,200 samples. Minimum 5-year 25,200 samples, maximum 5-year 186,000 samples.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposals Due: Friday, March 20, 2026, by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight/Standard Time.
• Submission Method: Electronically to Scott Duernberger (scott.duernberger@nih.gov) and Kelly Dempsey (kelly.dempsey@nih.gov).
• Required Content: Clear evidence of capability, a detailed price proposal (labor categories, hours, rates, ODCs breakdown), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and business size certification.
• Mandatory: Offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov and include a completed FAR clause 52.212-3.
• Evaluation Factors: (i) technical capability, (ii) price, and (iii) past performance. Technical capability and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

Key Clauses & Attachments

This acquisition incorporates various FAR and HHSAR provisions and clauses by reference and as attachments, including FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items) and FAR 52.212-5 (Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items), and detailed Invoice Instructions. Special requirements include key personnel, information systems security, data rights (Government ownership of deliverables), Section 508 compliance, and confidentiality.

Contact Information

For information regarding this solicitation, contact Scott Duernberger, Contract Specialist, at 301-594-0670 or scott.duernberger@nih.gov.