Award
Definitive Contract #75N93021C00018
HHS Awards Contract for Influenza Research to University of Georgia
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Award Amount
$24,617,779.00
Ceiling
$91,775,618.00
Period of Performance
Apr 01, 2021 – Mar 31, 2028
Identifier
75N93021C00018
NAICS
541715
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a definitive contract to the University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc. (UGA), aimed at supporting the NIAID Centers of Excellence for Influenza Research and Response (CEIRR). This contract is valued at $91,775,618 and focuses on advanced research relating to influenza viruses. The contract is significant for the agency as it bolsters national health security by enhancing understanding and response to influenza pandemics. Importantly, this contract was awarded under full and open competition without any set-aside designation, indicating that it was available to all qualified bidders. The contract's scope includes extensive research activities, with specific deliverables aimed at improving vaccine effectiveness and public health outcomes. Key subcontractors involved include the Agencia Estatal Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas, responsible for analyzing immune responses, and Children's Hospital Corporation, focused on influenza disease research. The contract commenced on April 1, 2021, and is scheduled to conclude by September 17, 2026.
Description
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, NIAID CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE FOR INFLUENZA RESEARCH AND RESPONSE