Select Agent-Compliant Laboratory Services for BoNT Handling

This contract involves providing access to or conducting testing within laboratories that are registered under the Select Agent Program, ensuring compliance with safety standards for handling botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT). The work must take place in Biosafety Level-2 (BSL-2) or higher containment environments, which are critical for safely managing this potent neurotoxin. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, relating to testing laboratories. Issued by the Department of Health and Human Services through its BARDA division, the contract is focused on enabling safe and compliant laboratory services specifically for BoNT handling. The place of performance is noted as Washington, and interested parties were required to respond by May 11, 2026. This opportunity highlights the importance of stringent biosafety protocols and regulatory adherence for working with select agents, reflecting the government’s commitment to public health and biosecurity.