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in vitro transcription (IVT) production and bottling service for mRNA drug-like substance material

Department of Commerce · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · Special Notice · NB645080-26-02073

posted 11 August 2026 · closed 25 August 2026

Summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks a sole‑source contract to produce and bottle in‑vitro transcription (IVT) mRNA drug‑like substance material as a certified reference standard for the biomanufacturing industry. The effort is critical because only CellScript, LLC holds the patented licensing rights needed to create this modified‑uridine mRNA reference material, which supports quality control and regulatory submissions for mRNA therapeutics.

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