The U.S. Department of Defense has recently awarded several notable contracts related to the field of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense or life science research of interest for potential applications in biodefense:
Bruker Detection Corp., Billerica, Mass., was awarded a firm-fixed-price, option-filled contract with a maximum value of $37,940,000 for the procurement of Improved Chemical Point Detection Systems and on-board kits. Performance location and funding will be determined with each order. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-13-D-0002).
Avon Protection Systems, Cadillac, Mich., was awarded a cost-plus-fixed-fee, option-filled contract with a maximum value of $6,721,243 for the development and modification of M53 Masks. Fiscal 2013 Research, Development, Testing and Engineering funds in the amount of $2,389,744 are being obligated on this award. One bid was solicited, with one bid received. The Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is the contracting activity (W911SR-13-C-0050).
Source: Defense.gov
