Development of Robust Sensing Chips

The contract seeks the design, fabrication, and functionalization of microfluidic or optical sensing chips capable of detecting biological agents with high sensitivity and ambient storage stability for a minimum of three months. These chips must be engineered to maintain performance under real-world conditions without refrigeration or specialized handling, ensuring reliable detection in field-deployable or resource-limited environments. The technology must integrate robust materials and surface chemistry to prevent degradation over time while preserving signal integrity and specificity against target agents. This is a subcontract opportunity issued under the Department of Defense through its W6QK Acc- Dta office, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 334511 indicating focus on semiconductor and related electronic component manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, and responses are due by June 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. The performance location and point of contact details are not provided, and no specific set-aside status is identified, indicating open competition. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated SAM gov portal prior to the deadline.