NEW YORK (360Dx) – The US Army recently announced a contract for almost $11.3 million to Abbott to develop a traumatic brain injury assay.

One bid was solicited and received, the Army said, adding that the estimated completion date for the contract is Oct. 23, 2019. An amount of $2.5 million was obligated at the time of the award.

Development of the assay will be done at Abbott's facility in Princeton, New Jersey.