SAM #75D301-Q-26-95343

Research and Operational Support Services for the National ALS Biorepository

This opportunity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks small business support for the National ALS Biorepository, focusing on research and operational services. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) - Office of Acquisition Services - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Services to maintain and operate the National ALS Biorepository - Specimen collection (blood, urine, hair, nails, post-mortem samples) - Processing, storage, cataloging, and data linkage - Dissemination of biospecimens to researchers - Logistical support, quality control, marketing, and reporting - Up to 150 specimens collected annually - Non-conference travel for site visits and conferences - Optional contract transition task for orderly transfer of materials - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with extensive security, privacy, and reporting standards - Inclusion of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Compliance and Risk Management Plan - Set aside for small business concerns - Firm fixed price for annual support job - Contract transition plan required at end of performance period

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 75D301-26-Q-95343  is issued as a Request for Quotation for the project titled: "Facilitating Research, Programmatic, and Operational Support of the National Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis’ (ALS) Biorepository in support of the ALS Registry Act."

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure can be found in the solicitation document. 

(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102). See Solicitation document. 

(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47). Period of performance is anticipated to be 9/28/2026 - 9/27/2031, inclusive of the base period and all option periods.

(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)). See solicitation document. 

(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)). See solicitation document. 

(vii) The date, time, and place for receipt of offer and point of contact. Offers are due 9/17/2026 10 AM ET to uwo8@cdc.gov. 

(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c). Questions are due 9/11/2026 5 PM ET to uwo8@cdc.gov. 

Update 1: 9/10/2026 Add Attachment 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Compliance and Risk Management Plan.

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