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Department of Health and Human Services Awarded a Contract to UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON for $149,000,000.00
Signed on
1/30/2023, 12:00 AM
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON Government Contract #75N95023D00008
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $149,000,000.00. The contract was awarded by the agency office NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIDA, which is a division with the National Institutes of Health within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Summary of Award
The awarded contract between the US federal government and the recipient, University of Washington, is part of the Brain Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) program. The contract falls under the category of Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a maximum value of $149,000,000 and a minimum of $10,000. The total obligation for the contract is $5,801.
The contract was signed on January 30, 2023, and the period of performance is from January 31, 2023, to January 30, 2030, with a potential end date not specified. The funding agency for this contract is the Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The contract is for Health R&D services, health care services, and basic research, with a focus on Research and Development in Biotechnology. The contract was awarded through a full and open competition process, with 6 offers received. There was no set-aside used for this contract, and it was not a small business competitive opportunity.
The recipient, University of Washington, is located in Seattle, Washington, and falls under various business categories including educational institution, government, higher education, and U.S. national government. The contract is classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, specifically Scientific Research and Development Services.
The contract does not involve any sea transportation, and the Clinger-Cohen Act planning is not applicable. Labor standards are applicable, and the entity is classified as a domestic U.S. entity. The contract does not involve any foreign funding, and there is no subcontracting plan included as there are no subcontracting possibilities.
Overall, the contract between the US federal government and the University of Washington for the BICAN program aims to support research and development in biotechnology, health R&D services, and basic research. The contract provides a significant opportunity for the recipient to contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge and innovation in the field of biotechnology.