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A -- Advances in Biotechnology and the Biosciences for Warfighter Performance and Protection

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The contract titled "A -- Advances in Biotechnology and the Biosciences for Warfighter Performance and Protection" was a presolicitation issued by the Department of Defense under the Air Force Research Laboratory, located at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. It aimed to explore advancements in biotechnology and biosciences with the goal of enhancing warfighter performance and protection. Although no specific NAICS code or set-aside type was indicated, the contract sought innovative research proposals in this field. The point of contact for this contract was Contracting Officer Timothy H Hannah, reachable via email and phone at the Wright Patterson AFB office. This opportunity was posted on October 1, 2009, but has since been replaced by another solicitation, BAA-09-02-RH. The contract focused on promoting cutting-edge scientific research to improve capabilities critical to national defense and warfighter safety.

General Info

Department of Defense seeks biotech research to enhance warfighter performance and protection.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

NAICS

541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Place of Performance

OH

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BAA 05-02 HE - Advances in Biotechnology and the Biosciences

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BAA 05-02 HE: Advances in Biotechnology and the Biosciences for Warfighter Performance and Protection

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BAA 05-02-HE Amendment 01

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BAA 05-02 HE Amendment 03 - Advances in Biotechnology and the Biosciences

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BAA 05-02-HE, Amendment 05

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BAA 05-02 HE Amendment 05 - Advances in Biotechnology and the Biosciences

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl
Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA
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Timothy H HannahContracting Officer
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Replaced by BAA-09-02-RH

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