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Protein Purity and Bioactivity Analysis

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Response Deadline11/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency involves providing high-resolution analysis for prime contractors working on biochemical projects. The primary objective is to verify the purity, yield, and bioactivity of materials by conducting measurements against state-of-the-art benchmarks. Technical execution requires the use of specialized instrumentation, including LC-MS/MS, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, and Circular Dichroism spectroscopy, with all operations adhering to ISO/IEC 17025 standards. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering detailed analytical reports that confirm specific purity levels, yield percentages, and bioactivity status. This effort falls under NAICS code 541380 and is associated with a response deadline of November 9, 2026.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for high-resolution biochemical analysis and material verification by November 9, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-01.

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

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PostedOct 22

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Response DeadlineNov 9

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11/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Performs high-resolution analysis for prime contractors on DARPA biochemical projects to verify purity, yield, and bioactivity. Conducts measurements against State-of-the-Art benchmarks using LC-MS/MS, HPLC, SDS-PAGE, and Circular Dichroism spectroscopy. Operates under ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Delivers analytical reports confirming purity levels, yield percentages, and bioactivity status.

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