Sole Source Notice - Development and Maintenance of an Aged Rodent Tissue Bank

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is issuing a sole source notice for the development and maintenance of an Aged Rodent Tissue Bank (ARTB). The purpose of this notice is to extend the period of performance for the ARTB by 12 months to continue the collection, storage, and distribution of biospecimens from mice and rats from the NIA Aged Rodent Colonies. The contract will be extended with the University of Washington. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, but the government shall consider all responses received within 30 days of the posting. • The contract is for the development and maintenance of an Aged Rodent Tissue Bank (ARTB) • The purpose is to extend the period of performance for the ARTB by 12 months • The contract is with the University of Washington • Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement • The government shall consider all responses received within 30 days of the posting