Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources for research and development support services related to a VA Merit Research Award. The project involves developing treatments for Achilles tendon injuries using a mouse model. The vendor will be responsible for maintaining mouse colonies, performing experimental tendon surgeries, and conducting pain behavior testing and tissue characterizations. The contract will have a base year with four 12-month option periods.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Maintaining animal colonies and performing experimental tendon surgeries
• Conducting pain behavior testing, including von Frey testing, grip strength testing, and gait testing
• Performing tissue characterizations, including collagen crosslink analysis and tensile testing
• Developing experimental protocols and maintaining laboratory records
• Providing post-operative care for mice and performing daily checks using a clinical scoring system