Development of Light-Responsive Artificial Cells using Plant-Based Photoreceptor Systems
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
- Work to be performed in CHAMPAIGN, IL
- Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Advance notice of upcoming solicitation
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- W9132T26QA015
- Opportunity Type
- Presolicitation
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEPT OF THE ARMY
- Office
- W2R2 CONST ENGRG LAB
- Posted Date
- Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Friday, July 31, 2026
- PSC Code
- AJ11
- Set-Aside
- No Set Aside
- Place of Performance
- CHAMPAIGN, IL, 61822-1072
- Status
- Active
Description
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) has a requirement to research advanced foundational science in the synthetic biology domain. The goal is to leverage high-throughput protein engineering and AI-assisted structural refinement to create programmable, pseudo-living systems responsive to environmental light stimuli. This project will address a key challenge by integrating unique photoreceptor systems evolved in plants into artificial cell platforms. ERDC-CERL intends to award a contract for services with competition restricted to Bioconscientia, LLC. in accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a). The anticipated award date is 09/30/2026. Bioconscientia, LLC is determined to be the only so
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in biotechnology (except nanobiotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in CHAMPAIGN, IL. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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