Award
Award #HSHQDC15C00064
Funding for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center Operations
Buyer
Office of Procurement Operations
Award Amount
$351,204,275.29
Ceiling
$530,308,691.18
Period of Performance
Sep 22, 2015
Identifier
HSHQDC15C00064
NAICS
541711
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Battelle National Biodefense Institute, LLC to provide funding for the operation and management of the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), a Federally Funded Research and Development Center located at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The total potential value of the award is $480,569,435.56. This contract is critical for enhancing national security by developing biodefense strategies and capabilities against biological threats. No set-aside designation was utilized for this contract, which was awarded through full and open competition. The scope of work includes cost-reimbursement hybrid contract tasking, consisting of both cost-plus-fixed and cost-plus-award-fee line items. Key subcontractors are not specified, emphasizing Battelle's central role in delivering the required services. The initial funding obligation was $4,000,000, but subsequent actions have increased this total significantly over time, reflecting ongoing operational requirements. The contract commenced on September 22, 2015, with modifications enhancing funding regularly through to 2023.
Description
REALIGNMENT