Contract

AJ13--Liposome Preparation for Experimental Rheumatoid Arthritis treatment

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF / VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Location: LINTHICUM, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 13 days (Jul 31, 2026)
Posted: Jul 14, 2026
Set-aside: None (open competition)
NAICS code: 325412

What this contract is for

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Joint Targeted Drug Delivery Approach for Arthritis Therapy Liposome Preparation Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 05 (NCO 05) 1. Purpose The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting market research to identify qualified and experienced sources capable of producing specialized liposomal formulations incorporating patented joint targeting technologies. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. The VA seeks vendors capable of custom nanoparticle/liposome formulation, peptide functionalized delivery systems, drug encapsulation, and nanoparticle characterization. 2. Description of Requirement (High Level) The anticipated requirement includes preparation of liposomes using a patented lipid composition and a patented targeting peptide (ART 2), loading an anti arthritis drug, and performing standard physicochemical characterization. To protect VA owned intellectual property: Only limited non proprietary details are being released at this stage. Full technical specifications including the proprietary lipid composition, ratios, and ART 2 functionalization method will only be released after execution of a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA) with the VA Technology Transfer Program. 3. Key Capability Areas of Interest Vendors should demonstrate capability and experience in the following areas: Custom liposome or nanoparticle formulation using sponsor specified lipid systems. Experience incorporating targeting peptides or ligands onto nanoparticle surfaces. Ability to encapsulate therapeutic compounds (e.g., dexamethasone) with documented encapsulation efficiency. Analytical capability for nanoparticle characterization, including: Particle size (nm) Zeta potent...

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