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Custom Nanobody Design and Production

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Response Deadline12/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Custom Nanobody Design and Production, involves the design and production of interchangeable nanobodies for biotech firms licensing the NanoFET platform from Los Alamos National Laboratory. The scope of work includes developing AI-designed binders and engineering chimeric nanobodies that pair pathogen-targeting and immune-cell-engaging components. These operations utilize recombinant DNA technology and cell culture systems, requiring the contractor to maintain necessary BSL certifications. The final deliverables consist of purified nanobodies or Nanobody-nanofiber chimeras. Managed by Triad as a Department of Energy contractor, the project is based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. The opportunity was posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of December 18, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, focusing on research and development in the biotechnology sector.

General Info

Subcontract for AI-designed nanobody production and chimeric engineering for NanoFET platform licensing.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Triad - DOE Contractor

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Los Alamos, NM, 87545, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of S-194657.

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

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TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: NanoFET

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Timeline

PostedJun 17

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Response DeadlineDec 18

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12/18/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Triad - DOE Contractor

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Triad - DOE Contractor

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Performs design and production of interchangeable nanobodies for biotech firms licensing the NanoFET platform from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Develops AI-designed binders and engineers chimeric nanobodies pairing pathogen-targeting and immune-cell-engaging components. Uses recombinant DNA technology and cell culture systems. Requires BSL certifications. Delivers purified nanobodies or Nanobody-nanofiber chimeras (NNMs).

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