The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, awarded a $9 million multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract called the Science, Translation, Analysis and Research Support (STARS) contract to Ripple Effect Communications, Inc., a certified Women-Owned Small Business. Under this IDIQ, Ripple Effect provides analytical, logistical, and communications services to support NIEHS' extramural research programs. Several delivery orders totaling over $1 million have been issued to Ripple Effect to date, with work performed in Potomac, Maryland. The original solicitation sought to expand the impact of NIEHS' scientific portfolio by providing technical and logistical support, enhancing collaboration and communication, and conducting portfolio assessments and program evaluations. The STARS IDIQ enables NIEHS to efficiently access a range of professional services from a qualified small business vendor to further the institute's research mission.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| P00003 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 3/13/25 | |
| P00002 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 6/17/22 | |
| P00001 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 10/18/21 | |
| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 3/25/20 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order 75N96020D00009-75N96022F00001 | Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. | $239.5k | 11/8/21 | 11/7/24 | 10/31/23 | |
Delivery Order 75N96020D00009-75N96021F00004 | Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. | $242.3k | 6/4/21 | 6/3/22 | 5/28/21 | |
Delivery Order 75N96020D00009-75N96020F00003 | Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. | $84.8k | 5/14/20 | 5/13/21 | 6/2/25 | |
Delivery Order 75N96020D00009-75N96021F00001 | Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. | $75.9k | 11/4/20 | 11/3/21 | 11/5/20 | |
Delivery Order 75N96020D00009-75N96021F00003 | Ripple Effect Communications, Inc. | $250.2k | 5/14/21 | 5/13/24 | 5/5/23 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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"Science, Translation, Analysis and Research Support" | 75N96020R00004 | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | Solicitation 1/2 | 12/4/19, 3:42 PM | |
Award for "Science, Translation, Analysis and Research Support" | 75N96020R00004 | Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | Award Notice 2/2 | 3/26/20, 9:57 AM |