CNS Organoid Neuropharmacological Analysis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) is conducting market research to assess the availability of small‑business sources capable of performing CNS organoid neuropharmacological analysis. The effort, classified under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) with a $19 million small‑business size standard, seeks capability statements that demonstrate the ability to supply U.S.–made products/services, meet Section 508 accessibility standards (including an Accessibility Conformance Report based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template 2.0), and provide three years of past‑performance data for comparable work. Respondents must identify applicable GSA Schedule numbers, SINs, Best‑in‑Class or AbilityOne contracts, and disclose business details (SAM ID, size status, contact information, warranty terms, place of manufacture/performance, and any subcontracting opportunities for small businesses). All required deliverables—including electronic raw and analyzed data for 32 organoids per group across ten treatment groups (time points pre‑exposure and Days 3, 5, 7, 12, 14) and transcriptomic data for 40 datasets on Day 14—must be provided in electronic format, with data use limited to contract performance and governed by the contract’s data‑rights clauses. The period of performance is 8/1/2026 through 3/31/2027 on a firm‑fixed‑price basis, with work performed at the contractor’s facility and no government‑furnished property, security, or travel requirements. Responses are due by 13:00 CT on May 4, 2026, via email to nick.sartain@fda.hhs.gov (Reference NCTR‑2026‑13 4171). This notice is for market‑research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract; however, the information provided will inform future solicitation decisions, including potential small‑business set‑aside or open‑competition awards. All submissions must avoid proprietary, classified, or sensitive information, and any public disclosure of non‑public data requires prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

Notice ID

27ffc4f12c804e68a7146718582955b6

Solicitation Number

NCTR-2026-134171

NAICS Code

541380

Classification Code

B537