The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) awarded a $26,146,456.95 Definitive Contract to Toxicologic Pathology Associates Inc., a for-profit organization based in Frederick, Maryland, to provide comprehensive on-site pathology services for animal research. The contract is a Labor Hours (LH) type with a base period and up to four additional 1-year option periods, supporting NCTR's internationally recognized toxicological research activities that collaborate with the FDA, other government agencies, industry, and academic institutions. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and is a full and open competition, with no set-aside designations. The contract will require the vendor to deliver extensive pathology support, including necropsy, histopathology, special staining, hematology, clinical chemistry, and specialized techniques such as teratology, reproductive toxicology, respiratory pathology, sperm analysis, and mammary whole mounts.
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