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INTRODUCTION PURSUANT TO FAR Subpart 5.2—Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions, THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT TO ACTION. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), on beha... INTRODUCTION PURSUANT TO FAR Subpart 5.2—Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions, THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT TO ACTION. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), on behalf of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) intends to negotiate and award a contract for Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias in Latin America. EXTENT OF COMPETITION This acquisition is full and open with no set-aside restrictions. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE The intended procurement is classified under NAICS code 541380 with a Size Standard of $16.5 Million. REGULATORY AUTHORITY The resultant contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2022-06, dated 5/1/2022. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT Background The prevalence and incidence of dementia appears to be stable or declining in the United States, whereas Latin American countries have seen increased dementia prevalence. This places an unprecedented burden on patients, families, and health systems. The challenges prove particularly pressing for conditions with highly specific diagnostic and management demands, such as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Purpose and Objectives The Multi-partner consortium to expand dementia research in Latin America (ReDLat) aims to identify the unique genetic factors that drive Alzheimer’s and Dementia (AD) and FTD presentation in Latin American countries relative to the US. Anticipated Period of Performance It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded containing one base year and three(3) 12-month option periods. CLOSING STATEMENT The solicitation will be issued on or about June 9, 2022, and bids or proposals will be tentatively due about fifteen(15) days after the solicitation release date. Potential offerors may request a copy of the solicitation from Eric McKay, Contracting Officer electronically at eric.mckay@nih.gov and must reference the solicitation number HHS-NIH-NIDA-RFP-75N95022R00035, on your electronic request. FAX requests are not accepted.