SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Distribution of Mouse Models for Neural Tube Defects
- Notice Date
- 4/25/2005
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Contracts Management Branch 6100 Executive Blvd., Suite 7A07, MSC7510, Bethesda, MD, 20892-7510
- ZIP Code
- 20892-7510
- Solicitation Number
- N0-HD-5-3230
- Archive Date
- 6/24/2005
- Description
- The National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is considering an extension of our current contract with Jackson Laboratories for an additional five years, for maintenance and distribution of four mouse models for neural tube defects (NTDs). At present, these models include the curly tail (ct), splotch (Sp), twist (Twistttm1Bhr), and forebrain overgrowth (fog) mutant mice. This project remains a priority area of the Developmental Biology, Genetics and Teratology (DBGT) Branch of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and contributes to multiple aspects of the Institute?s mission. Continuation of this unique resource is critical to the Institute?s birth defect initiative, as it offers researchers supported by the NICHD reliable animal models for their investigations on NTDs. As will be described below, NTDs are the most common and most severe malformations of the central nervous system. This contract also provides a resource to investigators interested in the genetics of developmental neurobiology, particularly central and peripheral nervous system development. For the purpose of scientific integrity and consistency of research, these model mouse colonies must be acquired from Jackson Laboratory. By extending the contract with The Jackson Laboratory, NICHD proposes to continue providing the services described in this document. This advertisement does not commit the Government to award a contract extension.
- Record
- SN00795026-W 20050427/050425211714 (fbodaily.com)
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