# Antibacterial Nanoparticles Therapeutic (ANT) Study

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/pandha26p0000036893

- Solicitation number: PANDHA-26-P-0000_036893
- Notice type: Special notice (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Health Agency (Dha)
- Contracting office: Army Med Res Acq Activity (HT9425)
- NAICS: 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- Product or service code: AN13 Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Experimental Development
- Place of performance: Silver Spring, Maryland
- County: Montgomery County (FIPS 24031). https://abierto.us/counties/montgomery-county-md-24031
- City: Silver Spring. https://abierto.us/cities/silver-spring-md-2472450
- First posted: March 18, 2026
- Last posted: April 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/68fa274eefb242f796d5ee5a4d4d3c37/view

## Description

The University of Notre Dame will conduct a study to test innovative antibacterial nanoparticles with phage-mimicking properties (PhANPs) against combat relevant multi-drug resistant (MDR) strains of Pseudomonas (P.) aeruginosa, bacterial pathogen to cause hard to treat and even deadly infections in service members after battlefield injuries. There is a need to bring novel therapeutics to the military health care to treat MDR P. aeruginosa.

The collaborative partner of this study is the University of Notre Dame, the patent owner of a unique technology (phage-mimicking nanoparticles) that provides life-saving therapeutics for service members and civilians. This technology was awarded a patent in 2024 - US-12161725-B2.

Government anticipates that the collaborative efforts will contribute to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of this innovative therapy, leading to reduced morbidity and mortality rates, enhanced operational readiness, advanced combat medicine, and substantial contributions to broader biosecurity initiatives and civilian health improvements.

## Publications

- March 18, 2026: Sources sought, due April 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT. Notice 2dc9538915e14664b602b2539c48d0ed. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2dc9538915e14664b602b2539c48d0ed/view
- April 14, 2026: Special notice, due April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 68fa274eefb242f796d5ee5a4d4d3c37. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/68fa274eefb242f796d5ee5a4d4d3c37/view

## Points of contact

- Linda Hinson, linda.t.hinson.civ@health.mil
- Sharew Hailu, sharew.hailu.civ@health.mil

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