Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP 2.0) HDTRA124R0042
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 23, 2026Strengthen outbreak prevention, detection, and preparedness capabilities for partner nations and the international community through mentorship, training, and assessment activities delivered by scientific and technical specialists under the STEP 2.0 program. The work, led by Battelle Memorial Institute, is structured as a hybrid contract that combines firm-fixed-price, time-and-material, and cost-reimbursable elements, with primary performance in Columbus, Ohio and an expected completion date of January 25, 2031.
The award was made competitively from four proposals, with about $9.5 million in Fiscal 2025 cooperative threat reduction funds obligated at award and a contract value listed at roughly $93.3 million for Battelle Memorial Institute. This initiative is designed to bolster partners’ capacities to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks through ongoing mentorship, training, and assessments.
Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, was awarded a $52,876,517 hybrid, firm ?fixed-price, time-and-material, and cost-reimbursable contract (HDTRA1-26-C-0004) for the Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership 2.0 effort. This contract provides for scientific and technical services to strengthen the capabilities of partner nations and the international community to prevent, detect, and prepare for disease outbreaks through mentorship, training and assessment activities. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition. SAM.gov was used to solicit proposals and four proposals were received. The principal place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, as indicated in the contract award. Work is expected to be completed by Jan. 25, 2031. Fiscal 2025 cooperative threat reduction funds in the amount of $9,500,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
From Award Notice posted on Jan 22, 2026Notice history
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Award Notice LATEST Posted Jan 22, 2026
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Posted: Jan 22, 2026
Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, was awarded a $52,876,517 hybrid, firm ?fixed-price, time-and-material, and cost-reimbursable contract (HDTRA1-26-C-0004) for the Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership 2.0 effort. This contract provides for scientific and technical services to s...
Awardees
| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | F125YU6SWK59 | 79986 | COLUMBUS, OH |
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