Supply of Proprietary siRNA Deconvolution Library

The contract pertains to the procurement and delivery of the Dharmacon ON-TARGETplus Human Deconvolution Library, consisting of 600 gene targets at a concentration of 0.1 nmol per target, specifically for use in gene target deconvolution studies related to acrolein-induced corneal injury research. This library is a proprietary siRNA tool designed to enable precise identification of gene functions involved in the biological response to acrolein exposure, a key focus area for the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Chemical Defense. The delivery will support critical defense-related medical research aimed at understanding and mitigating the ocular effects of chemical agents. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 325414, which corresponds to pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry manufacturing, reflecting the specialized nature of the biological reagents being supplied. Performance of the contract is located in Gunpowder, Maryland, with a zip code of 21010, aligning with the operational footprint of the Department of Defense and the Defense Health Agency, the issuing agency. The solicitation was posted on May 14, 2026, indicating the timing of the procurement process, though no set-aside classification or point of contact details are provided. The work supports advanced therapeutic development and physiological response analysis essential to military medical readiness and chemical injury countermeasure development.