National Cord Blood Inventory Augmentation, Fifth Cohort

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is soliciting proposals for the National Cord Blood Inventory Augmentation, Fifth Cohort. The purpose of the contract will be to provide for the collection and maintenance of genetically diverse, high-quality umbilical cord blood units (CBU's) for inclusion in the National Cord Blood Inventory (NCBI). Special consideration will be given to offerors demonstrating a superior ability to collect and bank large numbers of CBU from underrepresented populations, especially African-Americans. The Government anticipates making multiple awards from this solicitation. The Period of Performance will be for 10 years with no Federal funds obligated after 3-years of the effective date of the contract. This acquisition is being conducted under Full and Open competition. The solicitation will be issued on or about April 20, 2010. It will be available at this website at www.fbo.gov under HHS, Health Resources and Services Administration, Posted Dates. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor the site for any amendments to the solicitation. The Agency will consider proposals from all responsible sources.