Tellus program, tellus program is to develop the methodology to program microbial sense-and-respond devices to reliably detect a variety of chemical and physical stimuli.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001124C0441
- Awardee
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Battelle Memorial Institute UEI F125YU6SWK59
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $6,143,038
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Tellus Pre-Solicitation · HR001123S0027 · Posted Apr 21, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $6,143,038.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 7 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Columbus, OH 43201, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $842,277 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,780,411 | |
| Funding Only Action | $446,164 | |
| Original award | $3,074,186 |
About this award
Battelle Memorial Institute has been awarded a $6.14M cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop the TELLUS Program, which aims to create methodology for programming microbial sense-and-respond devices to reliably detect a variety of chemical and physical stimuli. The award, announced on May 14, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of August 31, 2025, was made through open competition with no set-aside designation. Performance will take place in Columbus, Ohio.
The contract engages a collaborative team of subcontractors leveraging specialized expertise across the supply chain. Columbia University (awarded July 24, 2024) is developing Phase 1 TELLUS methodology, while the Research Foundation of the City University of New York (awarded September 20, 2024) is contributing methodology development for microbial sense-and-respond devices. MIT (awarded August 14, 2024) is providing additional methodology development support. Supporting vendors include Tecan U.S., Inc. (awarded October 17, 2024) supplying needles, syringes, tubes, and filters, and Mabeal GMBH (awarded October 28, 2024) providing DNA and RNA synthesizer and cartridge equipment. This effort represents DARPA's commitment to advancing biological engineering capabilities by enabling microorganisms to function as programmable biosensors for detecting environmental and chemical threats.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mabeal GMBH | $59,520 | |
| Tecan U.s., Inc. | $36,493 | |
| Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York | $547,114 | |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $338,627 | |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $383,162 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001124C0441?
HR001124C0441 was awarded to Battelle Memorial Institute by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 14, 2024.
How much is contract HR001124C0441 worth?
The government has obligated $6,143,038 on HR001124C0441.
Was contract HR001124C0441 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001124C0441 was full and open competition. The government received 7 offers.
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