The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC), intends to award a sole-source contract to the University of Chicago for the development and delivery of specialized antibody-nanoparticle conjugates aimed at inhibiting dengue virus infection. The contract, valued at $50,000, will leverage Dr. Huang's unique research capabilities to produce engineered photothermal nanoparticles with antiviral properties, which are not commercially available and require complex development processes. This procurement is justified under federal regulations due to the specific expertise of the University of Chicago, with no alternative vendors identified during market research. Interested parties may contact Ms. Vania Harrison at priscilla.v.harrison.civ@health.mil or call 240-507-9229 within 15 calendar days of this notice for further information.