Neuropathology characterization for the Brain Atlas Project

COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION (COMPETITIVE) Title: Neuropathology characterization for the Brain Atlas Project (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) The solicitation number is 75N98026Q00313 . This solicitation is issued as a competitive combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services. The Government intends to award a contract or purchase order resulting from this solicitation using full and open competition. This acquisition is conducted under the authority of FAR 12.603, Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Products or Commercial Services , and is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeks to award a firm fixed price purchase order to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the Government. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (2026-01). (iv) The associated NAICS code is 621511, and the small business size standard is $41.5 million. This requirement is set aside for small business (v) Description of Requirement: The National Institute on Aging (NIA) requires neuropathology services support of the Brain Atlas project which was established in 2022. NIA’s Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias is working to better understand the differences between healthy brains and brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease at the cellular level. Researchers are working to create a human brain atlas or map of different brain cell types based on their gene activity. Researchers can use this atlas to investigate cell types pres