SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Microfluidic Partitioning System
- Notice Date
- 11/2/2011
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 238990
— All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Industrial Partnerships & Commercialization, 7000 East Avenue, L-795, Livermore, California, 94550
- ZIP Code
- 94550
- Solicitation Number
- FBO247-12
- Archive Date
- 12/5/2011
- Point of Contact
- Connie L Pitcock, Phone: 925-422-1072
- E-Mail Address
-
pitcock1@llnl.gov
(pitcock1@llnl.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- TECHNOLOGY/BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Microfluidic Partitioning System Opportunity : Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the Lawrence Livermore National Security (LLNS), LLC under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is offering the opportunity to partner and license the microfluidic partitioning between polymeric sheets for chemical amplification and processing. Background & Description : The biotech industry aims to move towards an on-chip system for sample generation, amplification and detection of both DNA and RNA based organisms. LLNL has invented a new way of isolating samples in a system. This invention enables creation of partitioned fluid "packets" between polymeric sheets for chemical separation, DNA amplification or PCR-based DNA detection. The polymeric films containing the fluid would be sealed upon application of heat and further partitioned into individual microliter or picoliter samples. This approach would allow a continuous flow of samples through the system and minimize reaction and processing times. Advantages : •· Microfluidic systems can be used for sensitive assays and rapid detection of dilute analytes •· Fluid partitioning allows for multiple simultaneous analyses •· Isolation of samples will improve throughput and detection Potential Applications : •· Continuous Flow and Processing of Samples •· Biological pathogen detection and identification •· Development of personalized medical therapies •· Biomedical applications, including single-cell analysis •· Diagnostics •· Food and beverage safety •· Forensics Development Status : LLNL has filed a patent application for this invention. LLNL seeks commercial partners to help develop this Microfluidic Partitioning system for PCR-based DNA detection. LLNL is seeking industry partners with a demonstrated ability to bring such inventions to the market. Moving critical technology beyond the Laboratory to the commercial world helps our licensees gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. All licensing activities are conducted under policies relating to the strict nondisclosure of company proprietary information. Please visit the IPO website at http://ipo.llnl.gov/workwithus/partneringprocess.php for more information on working with LLNL and the industrial partnering and technology transfer process. Note: THIS IS NOT A PROCUREMENT. Companies interested in commercializing LLNL's Microfluidic Partitioning System should provide a written statement of interest, which includes the following: 1. Company Name and address. 2. The name, address, and telephone number of a point of contact. •3. A description of corporate expertise and facilities relevant to commercializing this technology. Written responses should be directed to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships Office c/o Ida C. Shum P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551-0808 Attention: FBO 247-12 Please provide your written statement within thirty (30) days from the date this announcement is published to ensure consideration of your interest in LLNL's technology.
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