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36C24125P0538Postmortem BRAIN TISSUE samples — University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education

University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education holds $61.6M across 281 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. PoP ended Aug 31, 2026 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Awarding office
University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
Recipient
Aug 31, 2026
PoP end
$161K
Obligated
$161K
Potential
541715
NAICS
6515
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract number36C24125P0538
Also listed as36C241-25-P-0538
Agency241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Awarding office241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241)
Awarding agencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Funding agencyDepartment of Veterans Affairs (VA)
IncumbentUniversity of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
CAGE1DQV3
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NAICS541715
PSC6515
Place of performanceWEST HAVEN CT
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedNot Competed
PoP startSep 1, 2025
PoP end (current)Aug 31, 2026
Obligated$161K
Current value$161K
Potential value$161K

POSTMORTEM BRAIN TISSUE SAMPLES. is a federal Unrestricted award for 241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241) held by University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. Estimated value $161K ($161K obligated). Current period of performance ends Aug 31, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: WEST HAVEN CT.

Recompete timing

Public
● Past PoP end (27 days ago)

Current PoP ended Aug 31, 2026 (27 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education — $61.6M obligated across 281 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

% of firm-wide obligated ($61.6M) · all agencies
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)$45.4M · 74%Department of Defense (DOD)$11.9M · 19%Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)$3.9M · 6%National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)$485K · 1%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 36C24125P0538?

36C24125P0538 (Postmortem BRAIN TISSUE samples) is a 241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241) award with a potential value of $161K, currently held by University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is 36C241-25-P-0538?

36C241-25-P-0538 is the dashed form of PIID 36C24125P0538 (Postmortem BRAIN TISSUE samples), held by University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded 36C24125P0538?

241-Network Contract Office 01 (36C241) awarded 36C24125P0538 to University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education (potential $161K).

Who is the incumbent on 36C24125P0538?

University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education is the incumbent with $61.6M across 281 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Aug 31, 2026.

When does University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education’s 36C24125P0538 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Aug 31, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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