SAM #75N98026Q01212

NIH seeks Metabolon Inc. for global metabolomics and SCFA assays on BLSA blood samples

This opportunity involves the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, seeking a non-competitive contract for advanced metabolomics research services. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions - OEM/Vendor: - Metabolon Inc. (sole OEM and vendor) - Services Requested: - Global metabolomics and targeted short chain fatty acid (SCFA) assays - Metabolon platform used for plasma metabolomic profiling - Processing of 369 blood samples plus 12 reference samples from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) - Delivery of data reports, raw and processed metabolite abundance data (covering over 1000 metabolites), quality control documentation, and codes used for QC and processing - Unique Requirements: - Service supports research into metabolomic signatures of anthropometric aging quantified via 3D body scanner - Metabolon Inc. is identified as the only provider capable of meeting the technical requirements - No specific part numbers; focus is on specialized assay services and comprehensive data deliverables - Period of Performance: - One year from date of award - Estimated contract value is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold

Description

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in 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 75N98026Q01212/PCA-NIA-08124. This solicitation is issued as a Notice of Intent (NOI) for a non-competitive combined synopsis/solicitation to award a contract or purchase order without providing for full and open competition (including brand-name, if applicable).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. Additional authority includes 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 6.302-3(a)(2)(ii).The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director, Office of Acquisitions, intends to negotiate and award a firm fix-price award on a non-competitive basis to Metabolon Inc. 617 Davis Drive, Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560 to assay global metabolomics data and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) via the Metabolon platform from 369 blood samples in the BLSA. These metabolomics data will be used to identify metabolomic signatures of anthropometric aging quantified via a 3D body scanner.

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