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A Simple and Robust Forensic Technique for Differentiating PFAS Associated with AFFF form other PFAS Sources

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The Department of Defense, through W4LD USA Hecsa, has a research and development contract with the Regents of the University of California for the project titled A Simple and Robust Forensic Technique for Differentiating PFAS Associated with AFFF form other PFAS Sources. This cost no fee agreement, valued at 1,516,195 dollars, was awarded under BAA W912HQ-19-S-0001 and is scheduled to end on September 30, 2026. There is a high confidence prediction that this opportunity will result in a full recompete. The upcoming solicitation is expected to be open for full and open competition. The work is performed in Berkeley, California, under NAICS code 541715, with Amanda Eaton serving as the point of contact.

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DoD awarded UC Berkeley $1,516,195 for PFAS forensic research through September 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Berkeley, CA, 94710, USA

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PostedMar 30

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

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OfficeALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W4LD USA Hecsa

Office AddressALEXANDRIA, VA, 22315-3860, USA

Contacts

Amanda Eaton

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: W912HQ20C0044 Incumbent: REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, THE Contract Value: $1,516,195 Potential End Date: 2026-09-30T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST NO FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
HECSA awarded a cost type research and development contract to the UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY for their response to BAA W912HQ-19-S-0001. Their proposal title is "A Simple and Robust Forensic Technique for Differentiating PFAS Associated with AFFF form other PFAS Sources". This is a 4 year contract.

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