The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development is seeking to procure 27 vials of cryopreserved hepatocytes through a sole source procurement process. The contract opportunity, posted on March 21, 2025, with responses due by April 4, 2025, falls under the Biological Product Manufacturing NAICS category (325414) and involves specialized scientific materials. The procurement appears to be focused on obtaining specific biological research materials, likely for advanced scientific studies or laboratory research purposes. While detailed evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the sole source designation suggests a specific vendor or source has been identified as the preferred provider. The procurement is classified under the Optical Instruments and Test Equipment PSC category (6650), indicating potential use in scientific or research instrumentation.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to standard competitive procurement practices. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available information, though the limited quantity of 27 vials suggests a potentially modest procurement. The contract is categorized as a civilian agency procurement, specifically within the EPA's Office of Research and Development. The biological product procurement suggests specialized scientific requirements that likely demand precise specifications and handling protocols. The relatively short response window of approximately two weeks (from March 21 to April 4, 2025) indicates a potentially time-sensitive research or project need for these cryopreserved hepatocytes.

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