Notice Of Intent To Sole Source – University of South Carolina Collaborative ALS Research Services

The University of South Carolina is issuing a sole‑source notice to award a $84,678 contract to the University of Denver for specialized collaborative research services supporting its ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) program. The work includes conducting mouse‑model experiments, providing scientific consultation on small GTPase signaling and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, granting access to specialized laboratory facilities, generating data, and training University of South Carolina students and staff. The scope also covers collaborative evaluation of a therapeutic compound and its effects on disease‑related signaling pathways. • Conduct ALS mouse‑model experiments and data generation. • Provide expert scientific consultation on small GTPase signaling and neurodegeneration. • Offer access to specialized research facilities, training, and oversight for university personnel. • Collaborate on assessing a therapeutic compound’s impact on disease pathways.