Description
The National Institutes of Health is seeking a source to provide postmortem human brain specimens for research purposes. The goal of this research is to better understand neurological and psychiatric disorders, and to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these illnesses. The successful vendor will be required to provide brain specimens on an ongoing basis from licensed medical examiner's offices or other sources such as hospitals. The period of performance for this contract will be from 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027.
• The vendor must be able to provide brain specimens from both psychiatrically healthy and afflicted individuals.
• The vendor must be able to provide specimens on an ongoing basis.
• The vendor must be licensed and qualified to provide medical examiner services.
• The vendor must be able to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.