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Custom Homing Peptide Synthesis and AAV Capsid Modification

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Response Deadline11/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically supporting the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, involves the synthesis of targeting peptides and genetic engineering services. The scope of work includes designing homing peptides, modifying AAV capsid genomes for peptide display, and producing modified viral vector prototypes. These activities are to be conducted using molecular cloning tools and DNA/RNA synthesis platforms within BSL-2 facilities. The selected provider must hold BSL-2 certification to deliver the required modified AAV vector constructs and synthesized peptide sequences. Performance of the contract will take place in Columbia, Missouri, under NAICS code 325414. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2026, with a response deadline of November 4, 2026.

General Info

BSL-2 provider synthesizes targeting peptides and genetic engineering services for Veterans Affairs.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

NAICS

325414 - Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Columbia, PA, 65201, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 36C24E27Q0009.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AJ12--Development/Production - Kidney GEC-Specific AAV Vector

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 4

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11/04/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Rpo East (36C24E)

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Synthesizes targeting peptides and performs genetic engineering for prime contractors on VA Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital biotechnology projects. Designs homing peptides, modifies AAV capsid genomes for peptide display, and produces modified viral vector prototypes using DNA/RNA synthesis platforms and molecular cloning tools in BSL-2 facilities. Requires BSL-2 certification. Delivers modified AAV vector constructs and synthesized peptide sequences.

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