Purchase Order 70RWMD25P00000001

The County of San Diego Public Health Services Division was awarded a $90,000 firm fixed-price purchase order on September 27, 2025, to provide overarching technical and management support for public health laboratory operations hosting BioWatch laboratory services. The contract, funded by the Department of Homeland Security's Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office, will be performed in Palm Desert, California, with an ultimate completion date of August 26, 2026. This procurement utilizes no set-aside designation and represents a direct engagement with a local government entity that serves as the primary public health agency for San Diego County's 3.3 million residents.

The award supports critical biological threat detection and public health infrastructure capabilities through the BioWatch program, which is designed to enhance national biosecurity and disease surveillance systems. As a repeat awardee from the Department of Homeland Security for laboratory and technical support services, the County of San Diego brings established expertise in emergency preparedness, laboratory operations, and infectious disease control. The contract aligns with the County's broader federal mission portfolio, which includes extensive partnerships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and demonstrates consistent delivery of technical management services essential to national biodefense initiatives.