AJ15 - short-term environmental effects on resuspension following an outdoor bacillus anthracis contamination event
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 68HERF26F0029
- Awardee
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Eastern Research Group Inc. UEI DK4TBEJRAR56
- Awarding agency
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Environmental Protection Agency
- Obligated
- $197,515
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 68HERC26R0004 Solicitation number
- Contract value 92% obligated
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- $197,515.00 Current, with exercised options
- $214,960.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 50% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Office of Research and Development Headquarters Offices, Environmental Protection Agency
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ15 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Time and Materials
- Place of performance
- Durham, NC 27711, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $197,515 |
About this award
Eastern Research Group Inc. (ERG), a Massachusetts-based environmental and health consulting firm, was awarded a delivery order valued at $214,960 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development for the project "Short-Term Environmental Effects on Resuspension Following an Outdoor Bacillus Anthracis Contamination Event." The contract, awarded on January 21, 2026, with a completion date of July 21, 2027, will be performed in Durham, North Carolina under a time-and-materials pricing arrangement with no set-aside designation. This delivery order supports EPA research initiatives examining the environmental behavior and resuspension characteristics of anthrax spores in outdoor settings, contributing to the agency's biological threat assessment and emergency response capabilities.
This award builds upon ERG's extensive history of technical and scientific support to federal agencies, particularly the EPA. The company holds a substantial portfolio of indefinite delivery vehicles with the EPA exceeding $1.6 billion in collective ceiling value, including a $100 million on-site research laboratory support contract (STREAMS V) with the Office of Research and Development at Research Triangle Park—the same EPA office funding this delivery order. ERG's qualifications span air and water quality monitoring, emissions characterization, laboratory analysis, hazardous materials assessment, and specialized research support services, positioning the firm as a strategic partner for complex environmental and scientific investigations requiring rigorous technical expertise and regulatory compliance knowledge.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Science Systems And Applications, Inc. | $57,124 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 68HERF26F0029?
68HERF26F0029 was awarded to Eastern Research Group Inc. by Environmental Protection Agency on January 21, 2026.
How much is contract 68HERF26F0029 worth?
The government has obligated $197,515 on 68HERF26F0029. Its potential value, with all options, is $214,960.
Which agency awarded contract 68HERF26F0029?
Environmental Protection Agency awarded 68HERF26F0029, with funding from Office of Research and Development (Headquarters Offices).
Is contract 68HERF26F0029 an order under another contract?
Yes. 68HERF26F0029 is a delivery order under 68HERC25D0008, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 68HERF26F0029 competed?
The extent of competition for 68HERF26F0029 was full and open competition.
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