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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Health And Human Services was posted on September 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

MPS & Organoid Development and Fabrication

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This subcontract under the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) focuses on the development and mass production of microphysiological systems (MPS) and organoids for prime contractors involved in COSMOS projects. The scope of work involves sourcing primary human cells and induced pluripotent stem cells from healthy donors to fabricate 3D microfluidic devices that replicate organ conditions. These systems are specifically designed for scaling production to support LEO Twin MPS and organoids. The project requires specialized expertise in iPSC differentiation and 3D cell culture to deliver validated cohorts of MPS and organoids for both terrestrial and low Earth orbit testing. This opportunity was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of October 7, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541715.

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ARPA-H subcontract for mass producing microphysiological systems and organoids for COSMOS projects.

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

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

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

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Develops and mass-produces microphysiological systems (MPS) and organoids for prime contractors on ARPA-H COSMOS projects. Sources primary human cells/iPSCs from healthy donors, fabricates 3D microfluidic devices replicating organ conditions, and scales production for LEO Twin MPS and Organoids. Requires expertise in iPSC differentiation and 3D cell culture. Delivers validated MPS and organoid cohorts for terrestrial and LEO testing.

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