Zebrafish Research Study on effects of neurotoxins
ID: N0018925QZ255Type: Solicitation
AwardedSep 18, 2025
$316.9K$316,867
AwardeeUNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Award #:N0018925PZ219
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/63acb97626d143f9ba1c22d15d1f8451/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through the NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is seeking proposals for a research study focused on the effects of neurotoxins using zebrafish as a model organism. The primary objective of this solicitation is to determine the association between behavioral changes in zebrafish and disruptions to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which is critical for understanding neurotoxic impacts. This research is significant as it contributes to the broader field of neurotoxicology and may inform future safety standards and health assessments related to chemical exposures. Interested parties can reach out to Nicholas Haas at 717-503-9545 or via email at nicholas.a.haas10.civ@us.navy.mil for further details regarding the solicitation process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Telephone: 717-503-9545
    nicholas.a.haas10.civ@us.navy.mil
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