Award
Delivery Order #W81XWH20F0383
DoD Awards $13.63M for Whole Blood Research by University of Pittsburgh
Buyer
Defense Health Agency
Award Amount
$13,634,194.40
Ceiling
$13,634,194.40
Awarded
January 09, 2024
Period of Performance
Sep 16, 2020 – Sep 15, 2026
Identifier
W81XWH20F0383
NAICS
541712
The awarded contract is a Delivery Order under a Cost No Fee pricing structure, categorized as a Supplemental Agreement to support the research project on the Physiologic Age of Whole Blood. The recipient is the University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, a leading research institution specializing in health sciences and medical education. The contract was awarded by the Department of Defense (DoD), underscoring its significance in advancing medical research pertinent to trauma care and hemorrhagic shock management. This research is poised to enhance prehospital resuscitation practices, potentially improving patient outcomes in life-threatening scenarios. The contract's total value is set at $13,634,194.40, with a performance period from September 16, 2020, to September 15, 2026. The procurement underwent full and open competition with no set-aside designation indicated. Key subcontractors involved include the MetroHealth System, which will assess prehospital blood types' effectiveness, the Thor Network Foundation, coordinating expert consensus on treatment, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, serving as a clinical research site. Previous contracts reference similar efforts focused on whole blood research, emphasizing a sustained commitment to this vital field.
Description
PHYSIOLOGIC AGE OF WHOLE BLOOD