The Product and Service Code (PSC) AH51 encompasses Natural Resources and Environment Research and Development Services, specifically focusing on basic research in natural resources. This category supports advanced scientific investigations and technological developments related to environmental systems, ecological processes, and resource management. The research spans multiple domains including toxicology, ecology, climate change, water quality, chemical safety, and sustainable development technologies. Federal Contract Awards under PSC AH51 predominantly feature research universities and specialized technical service providers receiving contracts from civilian agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the Department of Defense. Contract values range from approximately $20,000 to $3.7 million, with performance periods typically spanning two to five years. Most awards are issued as definitive contracts or delivery orders, with pricing structures including firm fixed price, cost no fee, and cost plus fixed fee. Frequent awardees include Michigan State University, University of Florida, Arizona State University, and Specpro Professional Services. The majority of these awards do not utilize small business set-asides, indicating open competition. Recent Federal Contract Opportunities in this PSC category focus on specialized scientific research services. The most prominent opportunity is the EPA's solicitation for Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services, seeking a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to support gene expression translational research. The opportunity is structured as a full and open competitive procurement using a Best Value source selection approach, with non-price criteria weighted more heavily than price. The solicitation targets research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, specifically emphasizing advanced sequencing technologies for environmental and scientific applications.
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 68HERC20D0032-68HERC21F0445 | Michigan State University | $0 | 9/20/21 | 9/30/22 | 10/20/21 | |
Delivery Order 68HERC20D0021-68HERC23F0199 | Specpro Professional Services, LLC | $1.3m | 3/22/23 | 3/22/24 | 6/25/24 | |
Purchase Order 12445024P0046 | V.m.r. Consulting LLC | $235.0k | 9/30/24 | 9/29/25 | 9/20/24 | |
Definitive Contract W912HQ22C0001 | Haley & Aldrich, Inc. | $1.3m | 10/27/21 | 10/27/26 | 9/26/24 | |
Purchase Order 80NSSC25PA473 | NBW Inc. | $53.6k | 1/29/25 | 2/28/25 | 1/29/25 |