140D6318C0031
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
TRANSGENIC BLACK SOLDIER FLIES FOR SUSTAINABLE, IMPROVED NUTRITION SBIR 16.3 PHASE II
Awardee
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 United States
Pricing
Fixed Price
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
3
Related Opportunity
SBIR 16.3 PHASE II
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 03/04/21 to 10/04/21.
Echelon Biosciences was awarded
Definitive Contract 140D6318C0031 (140D63-18-C-0031)
for Transgenic Black Soldier Flies For Sustainable, Improved Nutrition Sbir 16.3 Phase Ii
worth up to $1,496,661
by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
in March 2018.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years 7 months and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Genetic/Genomic Approaches to Improve Insect Production for Human Use
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541714 and
PSC AZ12
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 63 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Transgenic Black Soldier Flies for Sustainable, Improved Nutrition
Related Solicitation
Abstract
We propose to continue our project generating transgenic insect with improved nutrition for humans and livestock, building on the milestones we have reached and will continue to develop in phase I. We have already demonstrated insertion of exogenous reporter DNA into the insect, and continue to develop genetic engineering tools and techniques. We have expressed the biosynthetic pathway of interest in insect cell culture, resulting in accumulation of the target nutrient. With this groundwork already in place, we will engineer this biosynthetic pathway into the target insect genome. The primary deliverables for Phase II will be expression of the biosynthetic pathway allowing the accumulation of the key nutrient in the insect, resulting in a patented, already nutritious insect with improved nutritional profile. Essential nutrients are required for many biological processes, are found lacking in developing regions of the world, and could be part of a balanced diet during food shortages and extended military deployments. We will also develop the protocols for rearing, preservation of transgenic lines, and processing biomass into food and feedstuff, providing us the necessary protocols and experience to complete, and scale up, commercial production of a beneficial recycling insect with an improved nutritional profile.
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II.
Topic Code
SB163-002
Agency Tracking Number
D2-2043
Solicitation Number
16.3
Contact
Kelly Sauder
Status
(Closed)
Last Modified 4/18/23
Period of Performance
3/5/18
Start Date
9/4/21
Current End Date
10/4/21
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.5M
Total Obligated
$1.5M
Current Award
$1.5M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
140D6318C0031
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to 140D6318C0031
People
Suggested agency contacts for 140D6318C0031
Competition
Number of Bidders
63
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
EDK8FFD24SC4
Awardee CAGE
46MB5
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
140D04 IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE (00004)
Funding Office
HR0011
Created By
jscarsel
Last Modified By
jscarsel
Approved By
jscarsel
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
UT-01
Senators
Mike Lee
Mitt Romney
Mitt Romney
Representative
Blake Moore
Budget Funding
Federal Account | Budget Subfunction | Object Class | Total | Percentage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Working Capital Fund, Departmental Management (014-4523) | Other natural resources | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $998,282 | 50% |
Interior Franchise Fund, Departmental Management (014-4529) | Other natural resources | Research and development contracts (25.5) | $997,520 | 50% |
Modified: 4/18/23