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Department of Health and Human Services Awarded a Contract to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC. for $114,146,088.00

Signed on

9/25/2020, 12:00 AM

VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC. Government Contract #75A50120C00177

VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC. was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $114,146,088.00. The contract was awarded by the agency office BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA, which is a division with the Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary of Award

Recipient: VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC., a U.S.-owned small business in Massachusetts, is contracted to develop medical countermeasures for antibiotic-resistant infections.

Contract: Funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, the contract is worth $114,146,088 and focuses on developing medical countermeasures. Notable transactions include a $12.5 million, $5.5 million, and $10 million payment made on various dates.

Contract Details

Contract ID75A50120C00177
Contract TypeD
Total Obligation$79,146,088.00
Exercised Options$79,146,088.00
Base Amount + Options$114,146,088.00
Date Signed2020-09-25
Contract DescriptionTO DEVELOP MEDICAL COUNTERMEASURES (MCMS) THAT TREAT ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT INFECTIONS.
Start Date2020-09-28
End Date2027-01-31

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services
Awarding Sub AgencyOffice of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Awarding OfficeBARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA
Funding AgencyDepartment of Health and Human Services
Funding Sub AgencyOffice of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
Funding OfficeBARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

Recipient Details

RecipientVEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Recipient Location19 BLACKSTONE ST FL 3 BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00013$12,500,000.00May 16, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $12,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012$5,500,000.00February 18, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00011$10,000,000.00July 17, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $10,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010$0.00April 26, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009$15,000,000.00February 14, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $15,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008$0.00April 7, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007$0.00February 27, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006$5,000,000.00September 13, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00005$0.00May 26, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004$0.00November 10, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003$23,783,021.00September 30, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $23,783,021.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002$0.00July 23, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001$0.00December 15, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$7,363,067.00September 25, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $7,363,067.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00014$0.00September 23, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013$12,500,000.00May 16, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $12,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012$5,500,000.00February 18, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00011$10,000,000.00July 17, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $10,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010$0.00April 26, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009$15,000,000.00February 14, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $15,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008$0.00April 7, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007$0.00February 27, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006$5,000,000.00September 13, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00005$0.00May 26, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004$0.00November 10, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003$23,783,021.00September 30, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $23,783,021.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002$0.00July 23, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001$0.00December 15, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$7,363,067.00September 25, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $7,363,067.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00015$0.00December 3, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014$0.00September 23, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013$12,500,000.00May 16, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $12,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012$5,500,000.00February 18, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00011$10,000,000.00July 17, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $10,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010$0.00April 26, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009$15,000,000.00February 14, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $15,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008$0.00April 7, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007$0.00February 27, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006$5,000,000.00September 13, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00005$0.00May 26, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004$0.00November 10, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003$23,783,021.00September 30, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $23,783,021.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002$0.00July 23, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001$0.00December 15, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$7,363,067.00September 25, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $7,363,067.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00017$20,000,000.00June 30, 2026

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $20,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00016$0.00April 2, 2026

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015$0.00December 3, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014$0.00September 23, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013$12,500,000.00May 16, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $12,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00012$5,500,000.00February 18, 2025

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,500,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00011$10,000,000.00July 17, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $10,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00010$0.00April 26, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00009$15,000,000.00February 14, 2024

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $15,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00008$0.00April 7, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007$0.00February 27, 2023

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006$5,000,000.00September 13, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $5,000,000.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00005$0.00May 26, 2022

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004$0.00November 10, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003$23,783,021.00September 30, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $23,783,021.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00002$0.00July 23, 2021

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001$0.00December 15, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $0.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0$7,363,067.00September 25, 2020

Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, a sub agency of Department of Health and Human Services, issued a payment of $7,363,067.00 to VEDANTA BIOSCIENCES, INC.. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.