Tissue Chip Testing Research Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI), intends to award a non-competitive contract for Tissue Chip Testing Research Services. This is a Notice of Intent to award to Texas A&M University without full and open competition. The purpose is to obtain services for testing tissue chip models and communicating scientific results. Responses from interested parties are due by January 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST.
Opportunity Details
This is a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation issued under FAR Part 13, Subpart 13.5, and 41 U.S.C. 1901, with the authority of FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii). The NIH DPCPSI intends to negotiate and award a Purchase Order to Texas A&M University, Sponsored Research Services. The justification for this non-competitive award, including potential brand-name requirements, is that specific reagents and consumables are necessary for installation and implementation, and using other brands could void warranties. The NAICS code is 541380 (Testing Laboratories) with a small business size standard of $19M. There are no set-aside restrictions for this requirement.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive tissue chip testing research services. Key responsibilities include:
- Including two government-designated ORIVA employees in the steering committee to guide platform and testing requirements.
- Performing testing of steering committee-selected tissue chip platforms using standard laboratory practices.
- Providing necessary research staff, equipment, and facilities.
- Designating a Principal Investigator (PI) to oversee activities and coordinate with the steering committee.
- Coordinating legal and material transfer agreements with tissue chip manufacturers.
- Preparing processed data, reports, and communicating research results to the scientific community through presentations, consultations, and peer-reviewed publications.
- Maintaining thorough records of all work and preparing agendas and minutes for steering committee meetings.
- Providing technical consultations and/or training on tissue chip platforms to the Government upon request.
Deliverables
Key deliverables include:
- Interim progress reports after testing each tissue chip model.
- Technical consultations as requested.
- Annual reports within 60 days of the end of each performance period.
- A comprehensive database within 60 days of the end of each performance period.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties believing they can provide these services must submit sufficient information to establish their bona-fide capabilities. Price quotes should include unit price, list price, shipping, handling, delivery days, payment terms, F.O.B. point, product/catalog numbers, and descriptions. Other factors like past performance, special features, warranty, and maintenance may be considered. For brand-name products, provide product details, salient characteristics documentation, quantity, estimated price, and delivery date. All responses must include DUNS, TIN, business size certification, and an active SAM registration.
Key Dates & Contact
- Responses Due: January 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST
- Submit To: brian.lind@nih.gov
- Contact: Brian Lind, Contracting Officer (brian.lind@nih.gov)