BioWatch Field Collection Operations
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Program Office, has issued a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) for BioWatch Field Collection Operations. This justification supports an urgent 6-month bridge contract with LRS Federal LLC, valued at $727,962, to ensure continuous critical public health and safety services in the National Capital Region.
Scope of Work
The contractor, LRS Federal LLC, will be responsible for:
- Daily collection of samples from BioWatch collectors located across Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland, and other DHS-identified locations.
- Transporting samples to the Laboratory Response Network (LRN) in Washington D.C. and two CDC-designated LRN laboratories in Baltimore and Richmond by DHS-identified times.
- Maintenance of aerosol collectors and associated audit devices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Limited-Sources Justification for an order/BPA exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Proposed Contractor: LRS Federal LLC.
- Period of Performance: 6 months (Base Period).
- Estimated Total Value: $727,962.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Limited Source Justification).
- Published: January 29, 2026.
Justification & Context
This LSJ is driven by an urgent and compelling need following the loss of the existing Cooperative Agreement recipient. Awarding through standard procedures would cause unacceptable delays and pose a significant risk to public safety. LRS Federal LLC has provided these services for over 10 years and can resume operations immediately without lag or additional training. Limited market research indicated no non-incumbent contractor could realistically assume these responsibilities within the required short timeframe. DHS is actively working to finalize a FY25 Cooperative Agreement with another agency, and this task order will bridge the operational gap until that agreement is in place.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: William Grimm (William.Grimm@hq.dhs.gov)