A--To issue a solicitation for "Mouse Models for Down

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is issuing RFP 75N94026R00006 (Amendment 0002) for the development, validation, and delivery of four established Down‑syndrome mouse models—Ts65Dn, Dup(16)Yey, TcMAC21, and Ts66Yah. Offerors must submit a detailed technical approach that goes beyond restating the Statement of Work, outlining phased research, experimental design, methodologies, anticipated challenges, and any unique equipment or procedures required to work safely with live vertebrate animals. Proposals must include a comprehensive work plan, schedule for deliverables, and a cost/price breakdown (direct labor, fringe, travel, materials, subcontracts, indirects, fee, profit) that can be evaluated for reasonableness. Past performance, technical capability, and overall value will be weighted more heavily than price in the award decision. The contract will be a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and will incorporate several HHSAR and FAR clauses (e.g., safety and health, salary rate limitation, electronic payment requests, business ethics). Offerors must provide required contract/subcontract reference data, sign the award document, and submit invoices to the designated address. Evaluation will focus on feasibility, technical merit, and the ability to meet the SOW while complying with animal‑use regulations and any unique reporting or equipment requirements identified in the proposal.

Notice ID

ad6ec96da0ea44e5b51324a93fee61a9

Solicitation Number

75N94026R00006

NAICS Code

541714

Classification Code

AN12