DHS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (CWMD)
ID: 70RWMD24R00000003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCWMD ACQ DIVWashington, DC, 20528, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3111e61ae7114400ab373b882aec5658/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted May 7, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated May 7, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 6, 2029, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

Solicitation: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking Research and Development (R&D) proposals for countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD). The objective is to identify, explore, and demonstrate new technologies and capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate nuclear, chemical, radiological, and biological threats and incidents. This 5-year Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) will provide an acquisition tool for innovative solutions. Proposals will be accepted within specified timeframes for various Areas of Interest (AOI) outlined in the notice. Interested parties can find more information on SAM.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Darnell Griffin
darnell.griffin@hq.dhs.gov
Samantha Leap
(202) 987-8993
samantha.leap@hq.dhs.gov
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70RWMD24R00000003 CWMD BAA.pdf
May 7, 2024, 3:39 PM UTC
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DHS BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION (CWMD)
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