Guardian: genetic biocontrol and gene drives to eradicate the new world screwworm
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR0011269E127
- Awardee
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University Of California, San Diego UEI UYTTZT6G9DT1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $4,346,268.00
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction IDV to the University of California, San Diego with a ceiling of $4,346,268 on April 23, 2026, to support genetic biocontrol and gene drive research aimed at eradicating the New World screwworm. Operating outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation under Other Transaction authority, this OT IDV funds prototype development and research into innovative biological control methods for agricultural pest management. As an academic medical center and 1862 Land Grant institution, UC San Diego brings research-intensive capabilities in biomedical sciences and advanced scientific investigation to support DARPA's genetic biocontrol objectives. The multiple-award structure allows DARPA to issue task orders across qualified awardees, enabling parallel technical approaches to the screwworm eradication challenge.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR0011269E127?
HR0011269E127 was awarded to University Of California, San Diego by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on April 23, 2026.
How much is contract HR0011269E127 worth?
HR0011269E127's own ceiling is $4,346,268.
Was contract HR0011269E127 competed?
The extent of competition for HR0011269E127 was competed.
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