In Vitro Gastrointestinal (GI) Digestion Studies

This contract involves conducting in vitro gastrointestinal digestion studies to simulate human GI conditions and evaluate the bioavailability and transformation of microplastics during digestion. The work includes developing the digestion protocols and performing detailed post-digestion analyses to understand how microplastics behave under physiological conditions. The objective is to gain insight into the potential health risks posed by microplastics once ingested. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541690 and is issued as a subcontract by the Environmental Health Hazard Assessment agency in California. The solicitation was posted at the end of May 2026, with a response deadline in mid-June 2026. While specific location and contact details are not provided, the contract links to the California procurement portal for further information. This study is part of efforts to address environmental health risks associated with microplastic exposure through ingestion.