# Department of War Awards ATCC Medical Countermeasures Contract

The Department of War awarded ATCC a **$99 million** contract on September 22, 2026, to manage the lifecycle of military medical countermeasures under the RAPID program for a 10-year period. This contract supports readiness against chemical and biological threats by leveraging ATCC's expertise in biological material stewardship and federal program support. The RAPID program aims to ensure a reliable supply chain and robust testing infrastructure to protect warfighters effectively.

- The contract emphasizes sustained lifecycle management, highlighting long-term procurement planning and supply chain stability for defense medical countermeasures.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of multiple federal entities including the Joint Project Lead for CBRN Enabling Technologies and the Capability Program Executive for CBRND, indicating cross-agency collaboration.
- Contractors with capabilities in biological materials management and defense-related medical countermeasures may find emerging opportunities aligned with this program.
- The contract's location focus includes Virginia and Maryland, key hubs for defense medical research and logistics, relevant for regional business development and subcontracting strategies.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of War (DOW)
- Joint Project Lead for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enabling Technologies (JPL CBRN ET)
- Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND)
- Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR)
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

### Vendors
- ATCC (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> The RAPID program ensures that the supply chain and ongoing testing infrastructure behind those countermeasures is solid, so when our warfighters need protection, it is there.
> — Rebecca Bradford, Senior Vice President, ATCC Federal Solutions

> Our scientific and supply chain expertise directly supports national security and defense, enabling rapid, reliable, and secure solutions that strengthen preparedness, resilience, and operational readiness.
> — Eldar Imanverdi, Senior Director of Business Development, ATCC Federal Solutions

### Sources
- [ATCC to Lead Lifecycle Management of Military Medical Countermeasures Under 10-Year Department of War Contract | Markets Insider](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/atcc-to-lead-lifecycle-management-of-military-medical-countermeasures-under-10-year-department-of-war-contract-1036563967) - markets.businessinsider.com