Defense Threat Reduction Agency Goes with Leidos Option for the Agency's Biological Engagement Program

Leidos Inc., Reston, Virginia, is issued a contract modification (HDTRA1-17-C-0019-P00013) to exercise Option Period Two of a time-and-materials contract with a ceiling value of $34,056,691, and does not include the value of the unexercised options. This contract is for scientific and technical services in support of various projects under the Cooperative Biological Engagement Program. Work will be performed at various locations throughout the world. The anticipated completion date is May 13, 2020 (Option Period Two); this contract includes two additional 12-month options that would end on May 13, 2022, if all options are exercised. The contract was a competitive acquisition; the government received 11 offers. The Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, is the contracting activity.