The University of Pittsburgh, a state-related research university, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a civilian agency, valued at $146.3 million. This IDC, which runs through 2031, enables NIAID to rapidly initiate new preclinical studies in support of its mission to research, treat, and prevent infectious diseases, with a focus on areas like pandemic preparedness and emerging threats. Under this IDC, Pitt is responsible for providing a range of services including small animal models, non-human primate models, animal replacement models, and specialized reagent generation.
Additionally, Pitt was awarded a $59,554 Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order by the Veterans Integrated Service Network 4, a civilian agency within the Department of Veterans Affairs, for "PITTNET SERVICES TO" with a period of performance through January 31, 2030. As a large public research institution, the University of Pittsburgh frequently serves as both a prime contractor and subcontractor on federal research and development projects across various agencies, leveraging its academic expertise and research infrastructure to conduct both basic and applied research addressing national priorities.
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