Preparation of V3-V6-Fc- and Fab-and/or F(ab)2-modified purified material, control material, and characterization data
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Quick Summary
The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a contract to Poly Solutions for specialized biomaterial preparation and characterization services. This requirement, procured on an other than full and open competition basis, seeks to prepare V3-V6-Fc- and Fab-and/or F(ab)2-modified purified material and control material, along with generating characterization data. The primary objective is to develop V3-V6 modified material with reduced or no ability to cause Antibody-Dependent Enhancement (ADE). Capability statements from interested parties will be considered, with a response deadline of June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services involve:
- Preparation of V3-V6-Fc- and Fab-and/or F(ab)2-modified purified material.
- Preparation of control material.
- Generation of comprehensive characterization data for each material.
- All materials are to be prepared from NMRC crude (neat) Tc-bovine plasma.
- The ultimate goal is to produce V3-V6 modified material that minimizes or eliminates Antibody-Dependent Enhancement (ADE).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Intent to Award)
- Procurement Basis: Other than full and open competition (brand name equipment)
- Proposed Contractor: Poly Solutions, Sioux Falls, SD
- NAICS Code: 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology)
- Product Service Code (PSC): AJ12 (General Science And Technology R&D Services; Applied Research)
- Procurement Guidelines: FAR Part 12 Commercial Items
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Silver Spring, MD
Response Information
- Response Due Date: June 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 8, 2026
- Submission: This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider capability statements from interested parties.
- Registration: Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number to be eligible for any potential award.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Shamai Carter (shamai.m.carter.civ@health.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Nataki JOHNSON (nataki.s.johnson.civ@health.mil)