SAM #75N95B26Q00006

NIH Procurement of Postmortem Human Brain and Associated Tissue for Neuropsychiatric Research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations, is seeking suppliers for postmortem human brain and associated tissue procurement to support the Human Brain Collection Core (HBCC) at the National Institute of Mental Health. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of the Director, Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations (OD/OLAO-ORA) - Products/Services Requested: - Postmortem human brain and associated tissues (including blood and nasopharyngeal swabs for SARS-CoV-2 testing) - Specimens from individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders and controls - Tissues must be sourced from licensed Medical Examiner's Offices or hospitals within a 150-mile radius of NIH Bethesda - Strict inclusion/exclusion criteria for donor selection - Timely extraction and shipping: specimens must be shipped within 12 hours after extraction and no later than 48 hours after death - Packaging must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; suppliers must be licensed Medical Examiner's Offices or hospitals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on high-quality, well-documented specimens for neuropsychiatric research - Rapid procurement and delivery timelines - Compliance with all regulatory requirements for handling and shipping human tissue

Description

NIMH: Supply: Diagnostic Laboratory Supplies: N/ATo better understand the causes, consequences and potential treatments of neurological and psychiatric disorders.

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