Toxicology Consulting Services

This solicitation seeks toxicology consulting services from senior scientific experts in drug discovery and development to provide technical guidance to the National Institutes of Health Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network, Helping to End Addiction Long-term Initiative, and other NIH neuroscience programs. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke seeks one toxicology consultant with extensive industry experience managing discovery and early-stage development projects and a preference for central nervous system and small molecule expertise. Quotes will be evaluated in two phases on key personnel qualifications, understanding of project goals and technical approach, and communication skills. Quotes are due by August 17, 2022.

There is no set-aside designation. The associated NAICS code is 541690 for scientific consulting services and the small business size standard is $16.5 million. The current incumbent is Integrated Nonclinical Development Solutions with a previous award value of $480,000. The solicitation involves an estimated 20 hours of labor for the base year at the contractor's site, communicating primarily by videoconference and email, with optional additional hours up to 780 per year and $1,500 per year for travel. Evaluation will be conducted in two phases with the highest rated quotes advancing to the second phase for oral presentations and further consideration.