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Experimental Functional Discovery and Validation Services

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Response Deadline02/08/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Experimental Functional Discovery and Validation Services subcontract, issued by the National Science Foundation under Tip - Core Programs, focuses on the laboratory testing and experimental validation of designed proteins and cells. The selected provider will support prime contractors on NSF X-Labs bioengineering projects by executing critical technical tasks, including bio-assays, functional screening, stability analysis, and metabolic requirement testing. These operations will utilize analytical chemistry tools and high-throughput screening equipment to ensure precise results. The primary deliverables for this engagement are quantitative performance data and detailed experimental validation reports. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is February 8, 2027, and the work falls under NAICS code 541714. This effort is central to the bioengineering objectives of the NSF X-Labs initiative, ensuring that designed biological components meet specific functional requirements.

General Info

NSF subcontract for protein and cell validation services. Deadline is February 8, 2027.

Agency

National Science Foundation → Tip - Core Programs

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Place of Performance

1180, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NSF-Topic4-FY26-XLabsSequence-to-Function.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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NSF X-Labs Initiative - From Sequence to Function

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PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineFeb 8

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AgencyNational Science Foundation → Tip - Core Programs

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Performs laboratory testing and experimental validation of designed proteins and cells for prime contractors on NSF X-Labs bioengineering projects. Executes bio-assays, functional screening, metabolic requirement testing, and stability analysis using high-throughput screening equipment and analytical chemistry tools. Delivers experimental validation reports and quantitative performance data.

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