Microphysiological systems to Assess Pretreatment Immunogenicity and Efficacy (MAGPIE)
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is seeking proposals for the development of Microphysiological Systems (MPS) to assess pretreatment immunogenicity and efficacy for vaccines against high-consequence pathogens, under the SBIR program. The primary objective is to create immune microphysiological systems (iMPS) that can accurately model human immune responses in vitro, thereby accelerating the discovery and validation of medical countermeasures essential for warfighter readiness. This initiative addresses the limitations of traditional in vitro and in vivo models, which are often slow and do not fully replicate the complexity of the human immune system, ultimately hindering rapid vaccine development. Interested parties should note that the solicitation number is CBD254-012, with a release date of September 3, 2025, and an application due date of April 1, 2026. For more information, please visit the official solicitation agency website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.