Independent Verification and Validation of Engineered Cell Lines
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY FOR HEALTH (ARPA-H)Washington, DC, 20005, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- MEDICAL/HEALTH (B537)

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https://sam.gov/opp/55bf015edc0b4c18b428ef3af50a0476/view
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is seeking capabilities statements for the independent verification and validation (IV&V) of engineered cell lines used in the Resilient Extended Automatic Cell Therapies (REACT) program. This initiative aims to develop wireless implantable medical devices that monitor and treat chronic diseases, necessitating standardized and reproducible cellular engineering processes to ensure compliance with FDA regulations. Interested vendors are invited to submit their responses, including technical competencies and management experience, by 4:00 PM EST on May 16, 2025, to Acquisitions@arpa-h.gov, with the understanding that this request for information is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a contract or commitment.

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    Larin Harris
    larin.harris@arpa-h.gov
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