Genetic Toxicity Testing Services for the NTP

Added: Jan 09, 2013 11:10 am The purpose of Amendment 2 to RFP No. NIHES2013158 is to perform the following changes: (1) Revise Section Mto provide futher clarification to item 8 Technical Evaluation Factors and (2) Extend the receipt for proposals date to January 11, 2013 at 4pm.

Added: Dec 04, 2012 11:53 am A. The purpose of Amendment 1 to RFP No. NIHES2013158 is to perform the following changes: (1) Modify the SOW (2) Identify a deadline for questions (3) Modify Package and Delivery Instruction

B. The above identified additions to the SOW (December 2012) are identified through the application of bold green font.

C. The format of proposal submission has changed ORIGINAL AND 4 hardcopies AND 24 electronic copies.

D. Questions for this solicitation must be submitted by December 19, 2012 at 4pm EST.

E. Except as identified herein, all other terms and conditions of the Request for Proposals remain in full force and effect.

Added: Nov 16, 2012 2:31 pm The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences requests proposals from qualified businesses or organizations under (NAICS 541712) that have the capability to test a variable number of chemicals annually for induction of genetic changes. Approximately 25 in vivo assays may be conducted annually. The contract will also provide the government the capability to examine up to 5 chemicals for ability to induce genetic changes (e.g., chromosomal changes, DNA damage) in cultured mammalian cells. In addition to eukaryotic test systems, the contract will provide the capability to test approximately 15 chemicals per year for induction of gene mutations in bacterial tester strains. Contractor shall also engage in research and development activities required for assay development and refinement as pertinent technology improvements and innovations occur during the course of this contract.
All details and needed information have been made part of the attachments to this synopsis/solicitation.The Government anticipates that 1 (one) cost-plus-fixed-fee contract shall be awarded for performance of the work outlined in the SOW. The estimated period of performance is 1 (one) base year and 6 (six) one-year options, for a total of 7 (seven) possible years. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract.
Note: This is NOT a small business set aside.
Reference: Sources sought notice HHS-NIH-NIEHS-12-GTT and Presolicitation notice RFPNIHES2013158.