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Biophysics and Non-Optical Signal Integration

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Response Deadline12/31/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on the development and integration of massless external trigger mechanisms, specifically utilizing focused ultrasound or magnetic fields, for projects within the Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work involves designing the interface between physical signals and protein domains while defining the kinetic limitations of signal transfer across cell membranes. The project requires specialized expertise in sonogenetics or magnetogenetics to deliver comprehensive technical specifications and validation of the trigger mechanisms. Interested parties must respond by December 31, 2026, under NAICS code 541712.

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DARPA subcontract for developing massless external trigger mechanisms using ultrasound or magnetic fields.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-26-89.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Non-Optical Methods for High Speed Protein Control

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PostedJul 21

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Response DeadlineDec 31

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Develops and integrates massless external trigger mechanisms, such as magnetic fields or focused ultrasound, for prime contractors on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. Designs the interface between physical signals and protein domains and defines kinetic limitations of signal transfer across cell membranes. Requires deep expertise in magnetogenetics or sonogenetics. Delivers technical specifications and validation of trigger mechanisms.

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