Liver Tissue and Cell Distribution (LTCDS)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.  This solicitation number is 75N94022Q00169 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The solicitation/contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07 (effective August 2022).  The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services,  and the business size standard is $17.0 million.  This solicitation is not set aside for small business.

The objective of this contract is to provide and maintain the infrastructure for distribution of liver tissues previously collected by the current Liver Tissue and Cell Distribution (LTCDS) contract (HHSN275201700005C). The primary objective for tissues prepared with cryopreservation or histology techniques is preparations that clearly preserve characteristic structures and pathology.