75N93026C00010
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
To develop and clinically validate an innovative cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid (CFDNA) based panel for detecting disease-causing fungi directly from plasma. This work supports the development of in vitro diagnostics for antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) fungal pathogens, aiming to improve identification and susceptibility profiling of fungi such as candida spp., aspergillus fumigatus, coccidioides spp., and mucorales. The project aligns with NIAID's goal to address challenges in clinical management of mycological infections and antifungal resistance.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Saint Paul, MN 55114 United States
Pricing
Cost No Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Related Opportunity
Zepto Life Technology was awarded
Definitive Contract 75N93026C00010 (75N930-26-C-00010)
for Development And Clinical Validation Of cfDNA-Based Fungal Diagnostic Panel
worth up to $8,946,929
by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
in August 2026.
The contract
has a duration of 8 months and
was awarded
through solicitation 2026 NIAID DMID Omnibus Broad Agency Announcement
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AN12
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 7 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $7,067,948.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 7/17/26
Period of Performance
8/3/26
Start Date
4/30/27
Current End Date
4/30/27
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$1.9M
Total Obligated
$1.9M
Current Award
$8.9M
Potential Award
$0.0
Funded Backlog
$7.1M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
75N93026C00010
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for 75N93026C00010
People
Suggested agency contacts for 75N93026C00010
Competition
Number of Bidders
7
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
Awardee UEI
ELTELWNJZJ73
Awardee CAGE
762N0
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
75N930 NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAID
Funding Office
75N930
Created By
hhsteosl
Last Modified By
hhsteosl
Approved By
hhsteosl
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MN-04
Senators
Amy Klobuchar
Tina Smith
Tina Smith
Representative
Betty McCollum
Modified: 7/17/26