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NBACC FFRDC

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HSHQDC-15-R-00050Federal

Submission Closed09/21/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Department of Homeland Security awarded contract HSHQDC-15-C-00064 to the Battelle National Biodefense Institute to operate and manage the National Biodefense Analysis Countermeasures Center (NBACC) as a Federally Funded Research and Development Center located at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The contractor is responsible for a broad scope of work including biological threat characterization, bioforensic analysis, facility management, and the provision of research studies, computational models, and simulations to support policy and program planning. The contract is structured as a hybrid cost-reimbursement agreement featuring Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee and Cost-Plus-Award-Fee line items, with a total estimated value of 480,569,435.56 dollars. The period of performance extends from September 30, 2015, to September 30, 2026, encompassing a base year, four option years, and five earnable award-term incentive periods. Operational requirements include strict adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 quality standards, ISO 14001 and ANSI/AIHA/ASSE Z10 compliance, and the use of the Sunflower Asset Management System. The contract mandates rigorous security protocols, including Top Secret facility clearance and strict handling of classified and hazardous materials. Performance is monitored through a comprehensive Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and a detailed Contract Data Requirements List consisting of up to 39 specific data items.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Contract Administration Svcs Division

Contract Value

$382,855,429.84

NAICS

541711 - Research and Development in Biotechnology

Place of Performance

NBACC FFRDC Bullene Drive, FREDERICK, MD, 21702, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BATTELLE NATIONAL BIODEFENSE INSTITUTE, LLC

Award Issued Date

09/22/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 000001 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000001 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000002 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000002 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000003 - DHS Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000003 for Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000004 to DHS Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000004 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000005 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000005 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000006 - Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000006 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000007 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000007 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000008 - Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000008 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000009 - Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050

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Amendment 000009 to Solicitation HASHQDC-15-R-00050

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Attachment 12: Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) - HSHQDC-15-R-00050

18 pages · qasp

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Attachment 15: Workload and Expense Estimates for NBACC FFRDC

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Attachment 1 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050 - CDRL Package

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Attachment 1 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050: CDRLs for NBACC FFRDC Project

16 pages · specifications

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Attachment 1 to Solicitation HSHQDC-15-R-00050: CDRLs for NBACC FFRDC Project

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Attachment 9: GFI List

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DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification

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Final RFP A1 CDRL Package

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Final RFP A21 Table T-1 Subcontracting Plan

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Final RFP A4 Cost Charts

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Final RFP A7 NBACC Photo

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Final RFP A8 GFP List

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Final RFP Q&A Set 1 v5

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Final RFP Section B - Supplies and Services and Prices/Costs

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Final RFP Section C - NBACC FFRDC Project

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Final RFP Section D - Packaging and Marking

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Final RFP Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

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Final RFP Section F - Deliveries or Performance

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Final RFP Section G - Contract Administration Data

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Final RFP Section H - Special Contract Requirements

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Final RFP Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

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Final RFP Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

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NBACC FFRDC Draft Management Plan (Attachment 5)

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NBACC FFRDC Management and Operations Award-Term Plan

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NBACC FFRDC Management and Operations Project Award-Fee Plan

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NBACC FFRDC Management and Operations Project Award-Fee Plan

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NBACC FFRDC Management and Operations Project - Award-Term Plan

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NBACC FFRDC RFP Attachment 12 - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

19 pages · qasp

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NBACC FFRDC RFP Attachment 13 - Listing of Applicable Directives

32 pages · specifications

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NBACC FFRDC RFP Attachment 13 - Listing of Applicable Directives

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NBACC FFRDC Sponsoring Agreement

22 pages · sow

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NBACC FFRDC Sponsoring Agreement (HSHQDC-14-R-00073)

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