High Performance Antigen Diagnostics
This is an RFI/sources-sought notice seeking information on high-performance antigen diagnostic technologies for near-patient testing, not a direct funding opportunity.
⚑ Notice type is RFI / sources sought, not a grant or contract solicitation for awards · Applicant restriction indicates federal contract context; no set-aside · Does not state an award mechanism or funding competition
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | prototyping/demonstration stage; deep-tech content |
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
Description
“High Performance Antigen Diagnostics” Request for Information (RFI) Purpose The Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the research, development, and product landscape of current and next-generation high performance immunoassay technologies suitable for antigen testing in near-patient settings. While conventional antigen-based immunoassays offer speed, ease of use, and low cost, they remain limited by lower analytical sensitivity and limited multiplexing capability compared to nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs), limiting their clinical utility, particularly for early infections and syndromic panels.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: No Set aside used. Notice type: Sources Sought. Organization: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE / ASPR BARDA DIV CONTRACTS MGMT & ACQ.
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