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Business Opportunities

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

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DHS S&T Issues Open BAA for Chemical and Biological DefenseThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) branch is soliciting research and development proposals under an Open Broad Agency Announcement that will remain open for four years. S&T isn’t seeking proposals currently but will do so through amendments. The BAA is aimed at receiving practical solutions to urgent chemical and biological defense priorities. Sol. No. 70RSAT18R00000011. Contact: Mike Jones, contracting officer, Michael.jones@hq.dhs.gov, 202-254-5676.SOCOM Issues RFI for Technology ExperimentationU.S.…

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