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Specialized Biochemical/Medical Material Supplier

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the National Science Foundation involves the supply of high-purity chemicals, specialized polymers, and medical-grade materials to support prime contractors working on drug delivery system projects. The selected supplier is responsible for sourcing and delivering specialized reagents and biocompatible materials, while providing necessary certificates of analysis for all supplies. To ensure quality and regulatory compliance, the provider must maintain ISO certifications and adhere to the prohibitions outlined in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325182, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR entities with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 7, 2027. The scope of work focuses exclusively on the delivery of physical materials and supplies essential for advanced biochemical and medical research.

General Info

NSF small business subcontract for high-purity chemicals and materials for drug delivery projects.

Agency

National Science Foundation

NAICS

325182 - Carbon Black Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of NSF 26-510.

The full solicitation package (42 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedMay 22

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Response DeadlineJul 7

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Response Deadline

07/07/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 9 months

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AgencyNational Science Foundation

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Organization / AgencyNational Science Foundation

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Supplies high-purity chemicals, specialized polymers, and medical-grade materials for prime contractors on NSF drug delivery system projects. Sources and delivers specialized reagents and provides certificates of analysis (CoA). Requires medical-grade polymers and biocompatible materials. Must maintain ISO certifications and comply with CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 prohibitions. Delivers physical materials and supplies.

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