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This subcontract for Specialized Research and Development Services supports the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health under the Department of Health and Human Services. The selected provider will perform core scientific research, simulation, modeling, and experimental validation for prime contractors on ARPA-H UNIQUE program projects. The primary objective is to develop disruptive technology concepts and apply engineering and scientific practices to resolve technical adoption challenges. The contractor must possess relevant organizational experience and existing intellectual property to be eligible. Deliverables include technical reports, validated models, experimental data, and prototypes. This opportunity, categorized under NAICS code 541715, was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of December 16, 2026.

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Subcontract for ARPA-H R&D services involving scientific research, modeling, and prototype development.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health (arpa-H)View Agency

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

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This scope was carved out of ARPA-H-SOL-26-162.

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UNifying Imaging with QUantum Entanglement (UNIQUE) Innovative Solutions Opening (ISO)

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → Advanced Research Projects Agency For Health (arpa-H)
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Performs core scientific research, simulation, modeling, and experimental validation for prime contractors on ARPA-H UNIQUE program projects. Develops disruptive technology concepts and conducts engineering and scientific practices to overcome technical adoption challenges. Requires organizational experience in relevant subject areas and existing intellectual property. Delivers technical reports, validated models, experimental data, and prototypes.

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