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Biosafety and Biosecurity Consulting & Auditing

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Response Deadline02/08/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Biosafety and Biosecurity Consulting and Auditing supports prime contractors on National Science Foundation X-Labs bioengineering projects. The scope of work involves performing specialized risk assessments, conducting biosafety audits, and developing mitigation plans. Specific technical requirements include performing gain-of-function risk assessments and designing biosecurity protocols that align with federal biosafety standards and the unique needs of synthetic biology. The primary deliverable for this engagement is a comprehensive Biosafety/Biosecurity Assessment Report and Mitigation Plan. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541620 and was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of February 8, 2027. The project is managed through the National Science Foundation under the Tip - Core Programs agency.

General Info

Biosafety and biosecurity consulting for NSF X-Labs bioengineering projects including risk assessments and audits.

Agency

National Science Foundation → Tip - Core Programs

NAICS

541620 - Environmental Consulting Services

Place of Performance

1180, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NSF-Topic4-FY26-XLabsSequence-to-Function.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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NSF X-Labs Initiative - From Sequence to Function

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Timeline

PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineFeb 8

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02/08/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 4 months

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Tip - Core Programs

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Performs specialized risk assessments and develops mitigation plans for prime contractors on NSF X-Labs bioengineering projects. Conducts biosafety audits, performs gain-of-function risk assessments, and designs biosecurity protocols tailored to synthetic biology and federal biosafety standards. Delivers a comprehensive Biosafety/Biosecurity Assessment Report and Mitigation Plan.

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