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Molecular Engineering & Synthetic Biology Services

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Response Deadline10/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Molecular Engineering and Synthetic Biology Services supports prime contractors on DARPA SHINE projects within the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves the design and development of molecular tools and synthetic biological circuits, utilizing ground-up molecular and cellular engineering to create biological signals gated by activity or state for enhanced selectivity. The project requires specialized expertise in synthetic biology and genetic engineering to deliver molecular designs, engineered biological agents, and validated cellular engineering protocols. This opportunity was posted on September 3, 2026, with a response deadline of October 9, 2026, under NAICS code 541715.

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Subcontract for DARPA SHINE molecular engineering and synthetic biology services for DoD projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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VA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PA-25-07-06.

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

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Selective Harnessing of Intrinsic Neuroplasticity Engineering (SHINE)

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PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineOct 9

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10/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 27 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Designs and develops molecular tools and synthetic biological circuits for prime contractors on DARPA SHINE projects. Performs ground-up molecular engineering and cellular engineering to create biological signals gated by activity or state to ensure selectivity. Requires expertise in synthetic biology and genetic engineering. Delivers molecular designs, engineered biological agents, and validated cellular engineering protocols.

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