SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Stem Cell Research Study
- Notice Date
- 11/29/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services, 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 2129, Rockville, MD, 20857-0001, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 20857-0001
- Solicitation Number
- 1037352
- Response Due
- 12/14/2007
- Point of Contact
- Joseph Pishioneri, Contract Specialist, Phone 301-827-7109, Fax 301-827-7101, - Leonard Grant, Contracting Officer, Phone (301) 827-7173, Fax (301) 827-7101
- E-Mail Address
-
joseph.pishioneri@fda.hhs.gov, leonard.grant@fda.hhs.gov
- Description
- The Food and Drug Administration is seeking small business sources to provide consulting services to collaborate on a research project aimed at improving methods for characterization of stem-cell based products, and to utilize micro-array-based gene expression assays to find candidate biomarkers that correlate with stem cell safety and efficacy. The FDA estimates 960 hours to complete the project, with a 6-month period of performance, and requires extensive experience and intimate knowledge in several crucial areas of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Also needed are the following: 1) technical knowledge and experience in micro-array analysis of gene expression for human embryonic stem cells, 2) technical knowledge and practical experience in validating micro-array data by established and qualified assays, 3) demonstrated ability to perform bio-informatic analysis of micro-array results and data validation as evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals and scientific meeting presentations, 4) demonstrated ability to maintain mouse and human embryonic stem cells in tissue culture. REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) any firm that believes it is capable of providing the required service as stated herein may submit a capability statement to document its ability to provide the required services, which will be considered if received by the fifteenth (15th) calendar day following the appearance of this announcement. Technical expertise will be weighted 80%, versus cost weighted at 20% in the proposal evaluation process. A determination to compete this procurement based on a response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responses or questions regarding this posting must be in writing and can be sent via email to joseph.pishioneri@fda.gov. No phone calls will be accepted. An award will be made in fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. This procurement will be awarded as a simplified acquisition for commercial items in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (29-NOV-2007). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 19-DEC-2007, BUT REAPPEARED IN THE FTP FEED FOR THIS POSTING DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/FDA/DCASC/1037352/listing.html)
- Place of Performance
- Address: Bethesda, MD
- Zip Code: 20892
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 20892
- Record
- SN01473573-F 20071221/071219231432 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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