Research and development- 'forensic analysis of low level ionizing radiation exposure over time (FALLOUT)"
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W911NF22C0051
- Awardee
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Signature Science LLC UEI GMK2EG5EDNL7 Part of Signature Science, LLC
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $9,185,087
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Targeted Evaluation of Ionizing Radiation Exposure (TEI-REX) Solicitation · W911NF22S0002 · Posted Oct 19, 2021
- Contract value 88% obligated
- $10,390,212.45 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Office of the Chief of Staff Headquarters, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 10 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Austin, TX 78759, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $173,801 | |
| Funding Only Action | $417,915 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,084,184 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $153,065 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $5,356,122 |
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About this award
Signature Science LLC, headquartered in Austin, Texas, was awarded a $10.39 million Cost Plus Fixed Fee definitive contract by the Office of the Chief of Staff (Defense) on September 1, 2022, to develop and validate forensic analysis methods for detecting low-level ionizing radiation exposure over time. The research focuses on forensic biodosimetry of hair and skin samples, assessing low-dose irradiation effects, and integrating biochemical and molecular signatures to improve quantification of radiation exposures between 1 to 4 Grays. This work supports the Targeted Evaluation of Ionizing Radiation Exposure (TEI-REX) program, a multi-phase research initiative funded through cooperative agreements by the U.S. Army Research Office and Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity. The contract is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2026, with performance conducted in Austin, Texas. No small business set-aside was used for this award.
Signature Science LLC subcontracted significant portions of the research to three academic institutions specializing in biomarker discovery and radiation biology. The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York (Health Sciences Division) and Georgetown University were tasked with preparing in vitro and in vivo samples exposed to low-dose gamma or neutron radiation, developing sample preparation techniques for proteomic and lipidomic biomarker discovery, and providing subject matter expertise in radiation exposure methods and biodosimetry analysis. The University of Texas at Austin performed similar sample preparation work and biomarker discovery services focused on proteomic analysis. These subcontracts, awarded between October and November 2022, leverage the academic institutions' extensive federal research infrastructure and expertise in advanced analytical techniques to support the prime contractor's delivery of forensic radiation exposure assessment capabilities to defense and intelligence communities.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | -$28,556 | |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $38,490 | |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $293,824 | |
| University Of Texas At Austin | $204,806 | |
| Mattek Corporation | $34,754 | |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $100,000 | |
| The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $136,006 | |
| University Of Texas At Austin | $702,819 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W911NF22C0051?
W911NF22C0051 was awarded to Signature Science LLC by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on September 1, 2022.
How much is contract W911NF22C0051 worth?
The government has obligated $9,185,087 on W911NF22C0051. Its current value, with exercised options, is $10,390,212.
Which agency awarded contract W911NF22C0051?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911NF22C0051, with funding from Office of the Chief of Staff (Headquarters).
Was contract W911NF22C0051 competed?
The extent of competition for W911NF22C0051 was full and open competition. The government received 10 offers.
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