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Synthetic Biology for Neural Circuit Repair

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Response Deadline08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks to advance synthetic biology for the repair of neural circuits by engineering biological systems capable of detecting neural damage and initiating regenerative responses, with a focus on gene therapies and modified cellular platforms. The work involves designing and constructing novel biological components that can sense injury signals in the nervous system and respond with targeted therapeutic actions, aiming to restore function in damaged neural networks. This effort is part of a broader initiative under the Department of Defense to pioneer next-generation medical technologies for battlefield and clinical applications. The opportunity is designated as a subcontract with a NAICS code of 541715, indicating it falls under research and development in the life sciences. It was posted on August 6, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, leaving a narrow window for qualified entities to submit proposals. The contracting agency is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, suggesting the project is high-priority and tied to national defense health objectives. There is no set-aside classification specified, and detailed contact or location information is not provided, indicating a centralized and potentially confidential procurement process handled through the SAM.gov portal.

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DARPA seeks synthetic biology solutions for neural repair via gene therapies and engineered cellular platforms for battlefield medical applications.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

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

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PostedAug 6

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Response DeadlineAug 14

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08/14/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 7 days

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Engineer synthetic biological systems such as gene therapies or engineered cells that detect neural damage and trigger regenerative responses.

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