Description
NIST’s Biomolecular Measurement Division seeks a qualified contractor to supply healthy leukapheresis-derived leukopaks and fresh whole blood for forensic DNA testing, standard reference material (SRM) production, inter‑laboratory studies, and allele‑frequency publications. The contractor must provide up to 250 units of each sample type (base period) with an optional additional year of the same quantities, perform viral testing, furnish a consent template, and manage refrigerated shipping within strict 72‑hour delivery windows. All samples must be IRB‑consented, clinically screened, and delivered FOB destination to NIST’s Gaithersburg, MD facility.
• Supply up to 250 GMP‑qualified leukopaks and 250 fresh whole‑blood units (base year)
• Provide viral testing reports for each sample
• Deliver an IRB‑compliant informed‑consent template for NIST approval
• Meet 72‑hour post‑collection delivery, business‑hour receipt, and cold‑chain requirements
• Option for a second year of identical quantities (option period)
• Shipping handled by contractor; tracking required for each refrigerated shipment
• Inspection and acceptance within 10 business days; NIST may reject non‑conforming samples.