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Rapid Automated In Vitro Diagnostic Technology Development

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Response Deadline12/08/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the National Institutes of Health NIAID focuses on the development of rapid, automated in vitro diagnostic platforms designed for the detection of viral pathogens. The scope of work involves the design and prototyping of automated hardware, the development of viral panel assays, and the integration of specialized detection software and algorithms. To be successful, the contractor must possess deep expertise in microfluidics, automated laboratory equipment, and IVD regulatory compliance. The primary deliverables for this project include a functional diagnostic platform prototype, comprehensive assay validation reports, and detailed technical specifications. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is December 8, 2026, and the project falls under NAICS code 334516.

General Info

NIH NIAID subcontract for automated viral diagnostic platforms; deadline December 8, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Niaid

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HHS-NIH-NIAID-BAA2026-1.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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2027 NIAID DMID Omnibus Broad Agency Announcement: Development of Medical Interventions for Infectious Diseases

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Timeline

PostedOct 9

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Response DeadlineDec 8

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12/08/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health Niaid

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Engineers in vitro diagnostic (IVD) platforms for rapid, automated detection of viral pathogens for prime contractors on NIH/NIAID projects. Performs design and prototyping of automated hardware, develops assays for viral panels, and integrates rapid detection software and algorithms. Requires microfluidics expertise, automated lab equipment, and IVD regulatory compliance knowledge. Delivers a functional diagnostic platform prototype, assay validation reports, and technical specifications.

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