A -- LLNL SEEKS INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS TO COMMERCIALIZE SPORE LYSIS MICROSONICATOR

Notice Date

May 16, 2001

Contracting Office

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

ZIP Code

94550

Solicitation Number

CBD-01-008

Response Due

July 2, 2001

Point of Contact

Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization (925) 423-3139

Description

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), operated by the University of California under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is seeking one or more industrial partners to commercialize LLNL's patented micro-sonicator that produces ultrasonic excitation of spores to perform spore and cell lysis within a very small chamber. Fabrication of the device requires micromachining technology. The prototype has proven to be an effective and speedy method of sample preparation. This is a licensing opportunity with some flexibility for research and development partnerships. Companies interested in commercializing the spore lysis microsonicator should provide a written statement of interest that must include the following information: (1) company name and address, (2) the name, address, telephone number, and fax number of a point of contact, (3) a description of your company's expertise and facilities in the relevant technologies and (4) statement of your company's potential interest in research partnering. This is not a procurement. Statements of interest should be sent to: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Industrial Partnerships and Commercialization Office, P.O. Box 808, L-795, Livermore, CA 94551 Attention: CBD-01-008. Please provide your written statement within forty-five (45) days from the date this announcement is printed to ensure consideration of your response.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010518/ASOL004.HTM (W-136 SN50M2Z1)