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Characterization of Nanoparticles

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W912HZ25QA016Federal

Submission Closed09/05/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is seeking proposals for the synthesis and characterization of specific nanoparticles, namely Mg-Al-lactate layered double hydroxide (LDH) and mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), to support research on gene silencing technologies aimed at controlling invasive plant and algae species. The contract will be a single, firm fixed-price award under a total small business set-aside, with the goal of identifying a qualified vendor capable of producing nanoparticles with detailed characterization, including measurements of concentration, size distribution, zeta potential, and atomic force microscopy imaging. The project emphasizes the importance of compliance with registration requirements in the System for Award Management (SAM) and adherence to submission deadlines, with quotes due by September 5, 2025, at noon Central Time. All technical inquiries must be directed via email well in advance of the deadline, and offerors are responsible for reviewing the entire solicitation and any amendments posted on SAM.gov to ensure their proposals meet all specifications. The contract will be performed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and is managed by the Department of the Army, with primary contacts listed for questions. This procurement underscores the importance of small business participation and requires strict adherence to submission procedures, with no oral communications accepted.

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Contract for synthesizing and characterizing nanoparticles to improve gene silencing delivery, small business set-aside.

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Department Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr

NAICS

541713 - Research and Development in Nanotechnology

Place of Performance

Vicksburg, MS, 39180, USA

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Solicitation W912HZ25QA016 - Characterization of Nanoparticles

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PostedAug 29

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Response DeadlineSep 5

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09/05/2025, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr

Contacts2 people available

OfficeVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W2R2 USA Engr R & D Ctr

Office AddressVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

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Dedrick Beasley

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SONIA BOYD

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Full Description

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), has a requirement that meets the specifications detailed in the attached solicitation. The intent of this solicitation is to award a single, firm fixed-price contract. Offers shall include a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. The current need of nanoparticle synthesis and characterization stems from research involving gene silencing technologies for invasive species control including plants and algae. Two candidates, Mg-Al-lactate layered double hydroxide (LDH) and mesopores silica nanoparticles (MSNs), have been identified by EGSB researchers to be good candidates to serve as foliar delivery vehicles of gene silencing agents (GSAs) to improve the efficacy and stability of GSAs. The contractor shall synthesize and characterize Mg-Al-lactate layered double hydroxide (LDH) and mesopores silica nanoparticles (MSNs). Characterization shall include concentration or mass, size distribution, zeta potential and atomic force microscopy (AFM) images. SAM Registration: Pursuant to FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, prior to award offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), if you are not registered in SAM, an award CANNOT be made to your company. You may register electronically at http://www.SAM.gov. All technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation are to be submitted to Mr. Dedrick Beasley via email at Dedrick.D.Beasley@usace.army.mil and Ms. Sonia Boyd at Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. Offerors shall submit questions at least 1 day prior to the closing/response date of this solicitation in order to ensure adequate time to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Offerors are requested to review the specifications in their entirety and review the SAM.gov website for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. Quotes are due Friday, September 5, 2025, no later than 12:00 PM CT via email to: Dedrick.D.Beasley@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. The Offeror is responsible for reading all information contained in this solicitation and all attachments, if applicable. Offerors should check the SAM.gov website often for any information regarding this solicitation and/or amendments to this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that their quotes are received prior to the scheduled closing date and time. Emails and quotes must be clearly identified as being submitted for Solicitation Number W912HZ25QA016. Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.