Laboratory and Research Specialist I and 1 more item

Athena Consulting LLC was awarded a contract by the Virginia Department of General Services on June 9, 2026, for the provision of Laboratory and Research Specialist I services. The cumulative contract value totals $28,357.90. Services are to be delivered to Erika Brandon and consist of 990 hours of specialized laboratory and research work at a rate of $26.66 per hour, supplemented by an additional 50 hours at a rate of $39.29 per hour, reflecting potential differentiation in service complexity or staffing requirements.

The contract represents a staffing arrangement for specialized technical support within Virginia's state government operations. The line-item structure indicates two distinct pricing tiers for the same job classification, with the variance in hourly rates potentially attributable to differences in experience level, certification requirements, or specific task assignments. No specific period of performance or county-level designation data are provided in the contract documentation.