100mg of Frozen Cerebellar Cortex from Each of 1,261 Pre-selected Deceased Subjects
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Background:
The mission of Laboratory of Neurogenetics is to find genes responsible for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Frontotemporal lobal degeneration. We find the responsible genes by performing high-throughput genomic experiments that include genome-wide genotyping and next generation exome sequencing. Powerful as these techniques are, they only work if we have tissue samples from patients diagnosed with Frontotemporal lobal degeneration.
Purpose and Objectives:
The NIA proposes to purchase a 100mg of frozen cerebellar cortex from each of 1,261 Pre-selected deceased subjects that have been diagnosed with Frontotemporal lobal degeneration.
Product requirements:
• Brain samples must be from patients diagnosed with Frontotemporal lobal degeneration.
• Brain samples must be shipped frozen on dry ice.
Quantity
1,261 brain samples in the volume of 100 milligrams each
Anticipated delivery date:
Anticipated delivery will be 30-60 days after receipt of purchase order.
Capability statement /information sought.
Respondents must provide clear and convincing documentation of their capability of providing the brain samples specified in this notice.
The respondent must also provide their DUNS number, organization name, address, point of contact, and size and type of business (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc., pursuant to the applicable NAICS code and any other information that may be helpful in developing or finalizing the acquisition requirements.
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Eric McKay, Contract Specialist, Phone 3014802406, Email eric.mckay@nih.gov
