COVID-19 Testing Solutions

Award Date 11/6/2020
Last Date To Order 11/5/2025
Shared Ceiling $2B
Contract Type
Master IDIQ
Predecessor
Not listed
Successors

The COVID-19 Testing Solutions Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide comprehensive testing solutions during the pandemic. The contract covers a wide range of COVID-19 testing capabilities, including molecular diagnostic, antigen, and antibody test kits, as well as managed testing services for sample collection, transportation, testing, and results reporting. With a total shared ceiling of $2 billion, the vehicle enables DHS components to quickly procure testing solutions to support screening efforts across various operational locations and populations, including employees, detainees, and other personnel.

Task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate diverse testing requirements across DHS agencies, with values ranging from $267 to over $102 million. Key prime contractors include Parsons Government Services Inc., Virant Diagnostics Inc., and Federal Resources Supply Company, with task orders typically covering test kit procurement, on-site testing services, and screening support. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and U.S. Coast Guard have been frequent users of the contract. All task orders reviewed were firm fixed-price contracts without specific set-aside designations, primarily supporting COVID-19 testing needs in Washington, D.C. and various DHS facility locations. The contract's period of performance extends through November 5, 2025, allowing continued flexible acquisition of testing solutions as pandemic response evolves.

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