Characterization Studies for Biological Threat Agents

Amendment 00004 to Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 13-008, titled "Characterization Studies for Biological Threat Agents," makes several key adjustments primarily related to timeline and formatting details. The amendment revises the cover page language, updates due dates for Full Proposals, modifies the notification date for white paper evaluations, adjusts the deadline for proposal submissions, and changes the commencement date for negotiations. Additionally, the amendment updates column headings and due dates within the Anticipated Schedule of Events table, ensuring that the schedule reflects current timelines more accurately. These changes are clearly marked in the revised BAA document using bold green font for easy identification. All other terms and conditions of the original Broad Agency Announcement remain unchanged and in full effect. This announcement was issued by the Department of Homeland Security’s Contract Administration Services Division in Washington, DC, with Aaron H. Ford serving as the Procuring Contracting Officer. The solicitation, posted in June 2013, focuses on research related to the characterization of biological threat agents, aligning with the NAICS code 541712 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The amendment serves to refine procedural and scheduling aspects to facilitate clearer communication and execution of the solicitation process.