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Human/Animal Subject & Recombinant DNA Research

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DTR26TZ05-NP001.

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

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Novel Technologies for CWMD and Related Threats

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Timeline

PostedAug 26

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Response DeadlineSep 9

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

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Performs research involving human/animal subjects or recombinant DNA for prime contractors on Department of Defense (DoW) STTR projects. Executes research protocols using bio-safety labs and sequencing equipment. Coordinates with Institutional Biosafety Committees for required approvals and ensures compliance with federal human/animal research guidance. Delivers validated biological data and clinical trial results.

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