Biosecurity Compliance for Nucleic Acid Synthesis

The contract requires the implementation of screening protocols for nucleic acid synthesis orders to ensure compliance with federal biosecurity guidelines, specifically to prevent the creation of select agents or other harmful biological materials. All orders must be rigorously vetted using established criteria to identify and block attempts to synthesize restricted genetic sequences, aligning with national security and public health standards. The work is to be carried out under a subcontract arrangement with Brookhaven National Laboratory, a Department of Energy contractor, and performance is required at Upton, New York, with a zip code of 11973. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, and responses are due by August 26, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. This effort falls under NAICS code 541611, which categorizes it within scientific research and development services. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract does not include details on point of contact or funding source. Compliance with all applicable federal regulations is mandatory, and the successful proposer must demonstrate the technical capability to integrate, validate, and maintain screening systems that are both automated and auditable to meet evolving biosecurity requirements.