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Surgical Validation and Clinical Testing Services

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Response Deadline11/02/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The Surgical Validation and Clinical Testing Services subcontract supports prime contractors on projects for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work focuses on providing medical validation services, which include designing test cases for Component Gates utilizing synthetic tissue models, cadaveric models, and surgical simulation labs. The contractor is responsible for managing clinical trial protocols and obtaining necessary IRB approvals to validate outcomes related to surgical independence. Final deliverables consist of comprehensive validation reports and certifications of clinical efficacy. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541714 and was posted on October 14, 2026, with a response deadline of November 2, 2026.

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Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Place of Performance

VA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-02.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DARPA Surgical Competition (DSC) Second Industry Day

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PostedOct 14

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Response DeadlineNov 2

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11/02/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 18 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Provides medical validation services for prime contractors on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. Designs test cases for Component Gates using surgical simulation labs and cadaveric or synthetic tissue models. Manages IRB approvals and clinical trial protocols to validate surgical independence outcomes. Delivers validation reports and clinical efficacy certifications.

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