Get Funding for Toxin Detection Technology
Posted: April 28, 2008
Summary
Innovators developing advanced assays for detecting biological toxins like ricin, abrin, and botulinum can secure funding for R&D. This opportunity supports the development of critical technologies for homeland security and defense against chemical and biological threats.
Eligibility
Full Description
This solicitation is a BAA as contemplated in FAR 6.102(d)(2) & 35.016. Pursuant to Homeland Security Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-296), the DHS S&T Chemical Biological Division seeks technologies to prevent, detect, & defend against chemical and biological attacks. Also, this division is charged with pursuing research to improve response & testoration, conduct threat risk assessments & invest in bioforensics R&D.
The focus of this BAA is in the area of biological toxin detection assay R&D. A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) will not be issued. It is available via the FedBizIpps website at (http://www.fbo.gov) and posted on the HSARPA website (http://www.hsarpabaa.com). An award may be a cost reimbursement contract; however, the Government reserves the right to award other types of contracts, grants, cooperative agreements or other transactions.
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcment electronically, please contact: Michele Midgett, Contract Specialist Dept. of Homeland Security Office of the Chief Procurement Officer Washington, DC 20528 michele.midgett@dhs.gov Phone: 202-254-6836