Michael J Kosnett MD MPH

Michael J Kosnett MD MPH, doing business as (Aff: University Colorado Hosp Auth), is a sole proprietorship registered to receive federal awards since May 2, 2001. As an expert in occupational medicine and toxicology, Dr. Kosnett provides specialized services to various federal agencies, primarily in the form of expert witness services and consulting support. His expertise is particularly valuable in legal proceedings and research related to public health and safety issues. Dr. Kosnett's business is based in Denver, Colorado, and he has maintained an active registration in SAM.gov, with his current registration set to expire on September 28, 2024.

Dr. Kosnett has secured several federal contract awards in recent years, demonstrating his value to government agencies. His most recent and significant contract was awarded on February 27, 2024, by the Department of Justice's Civil Division. This $246,622 time and materials purchase order contract engages Dr. Kosnett to provide expert witness services through December 31, 2024, supporting the Civil Division's litigation activities. In April 2021, he was awarded a $20,000 purchase order contract by the CDC Pittsburgh office to provide occupational medicine consulting support, which was specifically related to the Coronavirus COVID-19 response. Additionally, in March 2021, Dr. Kosnett secured a $49,158 purchase order contract from the US Attorney's Offices for expert witness services. These contracts highlight Dr. Kosnett's expertise in occupational medicine, toxicology, and his ability to provide expert testimony in legal proceedings. Notably, none of these contracts were awarded under set-aside designations, indicating that Dr. Kosnett competes successfully in full and open competition.

In addition to his contract work, Dr. Kosnett has been involved in several federal grant sub-awards, all related to a project titled "Novel Approaches to Assessing Cannabis Impaired Driving." These sub-awards were granted under the prime grantee, The Regents of The University of Colorado, suggesting a close collaboration with the university on this research project. The repetition of this project across multiple fiscal years (FY21, FY22, and FY23) indicates an ongoing, multi-year research effort. This research focus aligns with Dr. Kosnett's expertise in toxicology and public health, specifically addressing the timely and critical issue of cannabis impairment and its impact on driving safety. While the exact funding agency for these grants is not specified in the provided information, the nature of the research suggests it may be funded by a federal health or transportation agency interested in substance abuse and traffic safety.