Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to The Johns Hopkins University for research lab services, specifically for a specialized biomarker lab for TRACTS. The contractor will analyze proteins, mRNA, and other fluid biomarkers using Olink and Quanterix platforms, and provide harmonized datasets for cross-cohort analyses. The scope of work includes biomarker assay execution, sequencing support, data harmonization, and logistics and sample handling. The contractor must have access to both Olink and Quanterix platforms, as well as established analytical pipelines and secure data delivery capabilities.
* The contract is for a firm fixed price.
* The period of performance is one year.
* The contractor must process a minimum of 1,250 samples on the Olink Explorer platform.
* The contractor must comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations.
* The contractor must maintain all records created for government use and deliver them to the government at the end of the contract.