DOCUMENT
A -- Detection of Ebola and other Viruses in Low-Resource Environments - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 12/8/2014
- Notice Type
- Package #1
- NAICS
- 541711
— Research and Development in Biotechnology
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Sandia Corp. (DOE Contractor), Sandia National Laboratories, PO Box 5800, MS: 0115, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87185
- ZIP Code
- 87185
- Solicitation Number
- 15_430
- Archive Date
- 1/23/2015
- Point of Contact
- Jason Harper,
- E-Mail Address
-
jcharpe@sandia.gov
(jcharpe@sandia.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Doing Business With Sandia Brochure Sandia National Labs has developed a credit card-sized, stand-alone system capable of detecting B. anthracis, the bacteria responsible for anthrax infections, and other dangerous bacteria. The cartridge, known as BaDx, is a 2014 R&D 100 Award winner (see Sandia press release). BaDx is a ‘pocket-sized laboratory' designed for use in low-resource and challenging field environments, but with a specificity and sensitivity that rivals laboratory analysis. A lateral flow readout, similar to the common pregnancy test, is used for detection. This allows simple operation of the device by an individual with little or no technical training. External instrumentation or equipment is not required to operate or read the device. Importantly, detection of as few as one hundred spores of B. anthracis has been demonstrated. This equates to a one hundred thousand fold improvement in detection limit over lateral flow assay alone. Once the measurement is complete, the device "self-destructs" via built-in decontamination that sterilizes the unit, greatly enhancing safety for the operator. The self-contained, low-resource environment detection system can be adapted for virus identification by leveraging the BaDx technology developed for anthrax. The primary focus of this R&D is Ebola, but the system would be readily adaptable for detection of virtually any other virus. Sandia's seeks to partner with a company or companies interested in opportunities leading to rapid detection of Ebola and other viruses in resource-limited settings. Partnerships may take the form of Cooperative Research & Development Agreements (CRADA), or Work for Others (WFO) agreements. Potential partners must have a significant interest in developing this technology since the CRADA or WFO is expected to include funds-in to Sandia from the partner. CRADAs and WFOs provide the potential for significant competitive advantages for our partners, including up to exclusive licenses to Sandia technologies. Please see "Doing Business with Sandia" for a description of the various types of partnerships and agreements available. Sandia will evaluate all responses and select prospective parties with which to engage in further discussions based on the following criteria: -Experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas: -Bioanalytical devices or biodetection technologies, including:  Pathogenic bacteria and virus detection  Low-cost manufacturing of detection platforms  Detection experience in low-resource environments (little/no power, resources, training) Real-world environmental biological sample analysis -Ability to provide funds-in for completion of the work -Ability to present a cogent strategic vision for the continued development and commercialization of the BaDx technology. Instructions to Responders: Interested parties that meet the criteria outlined above are invited to respond. To express interest and to obtain additional information, please contact Jason Harper via email at jcharpe@sandia.gov. Sandia will consider teaming arrangements where two or more companies may form a team to satisfy the requirements. Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory managed and operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation, for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration under contract DE-AC04-94AL85000. SAND2014-20004 PR.
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- Document(s)
- Package #1
- File Name: R&D 100 Award Announcement (http://www.rdmag.com/award-winners/2014/08/lfa-technology-helps-sniff-out-anthrax)
- Link: http://www.rdmag.com/award-winners/2014/08/lfa-technology-helps-sniff-out-anthrax
- File Name: Sandia Press Release (https://share.sandia.gov/news/resources/news_releases/badx/#.VEZpVWPwO7E)
- Link: https://share.sandia.gov/news/resources/news_releases/badx/#.VEZpVWPwO7E
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- File Name: R&D 100 Award Announcement (http://www.rdmag.com/award-winners/2014/08/lfa-technology-helps-sniff-out-anthrax)
- Record
- SN03590228-W 20141210/141208234555-86eebea2f1cfa67049fd262f0412583c (fbodaily.com)
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