This solicitation is for the Repository of Mouse Models for Down Syndrome. The contractor will be responsible for producing, acquiring, maintaining, and distributing mouse models relevant to Down Syndrome research. Key activities include breeding and maintaining specific mouse strains (e. g. , ts65dn, dup16yey, tcmac21, ts66yah), ensuring colony stability, and meeting research demand. The contractor will also be responsible for acquiring new strains in consultation with NIH, cryopreserving embryos, characterizing clinical and neurobehavioral phenotypes, and publicizing the availability of these models through a user-friendly website. Distribution of mice to qualified investigators will be managed through a request system, with NIH COR approval required. The contractor must also administer customer satisfaction surveys and conduct regular pathogen testing. Reporting requirements include monthly and annual progress reports, technical reports, and a final report. A transition plan for contract completion is also required. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 28, 2026. Offerors must be registered in SAM. Key personnel are essential, and any diversion requires contracting officer consent. The contract type is anticipated to be a multiple-year cost reimbursement type contract.
Proposals must be received by 4:30 PM EST on May 28, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail payment terms beyond mentioning invoice submission procedures and the possibility of cost-reimbursement type contracts.
The selection of an offeror will be based on an evaluation of proposals against three factors in order of importance: technical, cost, and past performance. Technical factors are of paramount consideration.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. The technical proposal will be evaluated based on the proposed technical plan/approach, scientific and technical personnel, facilities/equipment/resources, and project management.
The bid notice mentions that refusal or negligence to obtain a permit for introducing rodents into the NIH environment will be considered a material breach of contract and may be treated as any other such material breach.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid.
Proposals not received by the contracting officer or their designee at the specified place and time will be considered late and handled in accordance with HHSAR clause ****, Late Proposals and Revisions. Failure to comply with permit requirements for introducing rodents into the NIH environment can be treated as a material breach of contract.
The estimated cost of the base period of this contract is TBD (To Be Determined).