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Intellectual Property (IP) & BioSecure Act Counsel

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Response Deadline10/07/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) under the Department of Health and Human Services seeks legal counsel to support prime contractors on COSMOS projects. The selected provider will be responsible for managing intellectual property generated during Phase I and II, ensuring all activities comply with the BIOSECURE Act, and structuring IP to facilitate future Commercial Biopharmaceutical Partnerships. The role requires specialized legal expertise in biotechnology intellectual property and federal biotechnology laws to deliver comprehensive IP strategies and mandatory compliance certifications. Interested parties must respond by October 7, 2026, under NAICS code 541110.

General Info

Legal counsel for ARPA-H COSMOS projects managing biotech IP and BIOSECURE Act compliance.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health (arpa-H)View Agency

NAICS

541110 - Offices of LawyersView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Documents

This scope was carved out of ARPA-H-SOL-26-165.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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ARPA-H Comprehensive Organ System Modeling in Outer Space (COSMOS) Innovative Solutions Opening

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Timeline

PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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10/07/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health (arpa-H)

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Provides legal counsel for prime contractors on ARPA-H COSMOS projects. Manages IP generated during Phase I and II and ensures compliance with the BIOSECURE Act. Structures IP for eventual partnership with Commercial Biopharmaceutical Partnerships (CBP). Requires legal expertise in biotechnology IP and federal biotechnology laws. Delivers IP strategy and compliance certifications.

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