NICHD Biospecimen Repository

This pre-solicitation notice seeks storage and distribution services for over 6 million human biospecimen samples collected by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The anticipated 10-year contract will require the contractor to receive, store at required temperatures, monitor quality, aliquot, and ship samples as requested using a web-based inventory system. Offerors must safely transition specimens from the current repository, provide unit pricing, and develop a technical system enabling real-time inventory access across NICHD contractors. The request for proposals is expected to post on February 23, 2024 with a submission deadline of April 8, 2024. Award will be made to the offeror presenting the best value based on technical approach, past performance, and price.

There is no set-aside designation. The anticipated NAICS code is 541715 and PSC code is R699. The incumbent contractor is not named. The contract is for a 10-year ordering period to store over 6 million biospecimen samples across multiple NICHD divisions. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov and contact the listed representatives for additional details.