The biowatch QA program develops, documents, and communicates operational QA requirements within program protocols and field operations and laboratory operations quality assurance program plans…

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
70RWMD22F00000035
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$12,375,180

Award facts

Contract value 72% obligated
  • $12,375,180.24 Current, with exercised options
  • $17,291,593.54 Potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
  • Current, with exercised options
  • Potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Department of Homeland Security
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
Pricing
Time and Materials
Place of performance
Austin, TX 78759, USA
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Exercise an Option P00005 · Exercising option PD. 3 implementing the presidents department of government efficient cost efficiency initiative executive order exception section 2D. $3,219,077
Exercise an Option P00004 $3,155,960
Funding Only Action P00003 $15,000
Funding Only Action P00002 -$15,000
Exercise an Option P00001 $3,096,668
Original award $2,903,475

About this award

This federal contract award is for the Biowatch QA Program, which develops, documents, and communicates operational quality assurance requirements within the program's protocols and field/laboratory operations. The contract, awarded to Signature Science LLC, a for-profit limited liability company subsidiary of the nonprofit Southwest Research Institute, has a ceiling value of $17,291,593.54 and is a Delivery Order contract with a Time and Materials pricing type.

The contract was awarded on September 30, 2022 by the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) agency, a civilian federal agency, with a period of performance through September 29, 2027. The contract is not set aside for any specific business type. Signature Science LLC, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has demonstrated extensive capabilities in providing expert witness services, particularly for DNA analysis and forensic testimony, primarily to U.S. Attorney's Offices, and has served as both a prime and subcontractor for various federal agencies.

Description

The biowatch QA program develops, documents, and communicates operational QA requirements within program protocols and field operations and laboratory operations quality assurance program plans (qapps).

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 70RWMD22F00000035?

70RWMD22F00000035 was awarded to Signature Science LLC by Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) on September 30, 2022.

How much is contract 70RWMD22F00000035 worth?

The government has obligated $12,375,180 on 70RWMD22F00000035. Its potential value, with all options, is $17,291,594.

Which agency awarded contract 70RWMD22F00000035?

Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) awarded 70RWMD22F00000035, with funding from Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (Department of Homeland Security).

Is contract 70RWMD22F00000035 an order under another contract?

Yes. 70RWMD22F00000035 is a delivery order under GS00F105CA, a federal supply schedule, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).

Was contract 70RWMD22F00000035 competed?

The extent of competition for 70RWMD22F00000035 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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