What's Happening?
Battelle has been awarded a contract under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s STREAMS V program. This contract extends Battelle's long-standing collaboration with the EPA, which spans over four decades. Under this seven-year contract, Battelle will
provide comprehensive scientific, engineering, and analytical support across various EPA programs and regions. The contract includes work in emerging areas such as PFAS research, sediment sampling, and rapid response capabilities. Battelle will collaborate with both large and small business partners to enhance its capabilities, ensuring flexibility and surge capacity for the EPA’s evolving research needs.
Why It's Important?
The STREAMS V contract awarded to Battelle underscores the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in addressing complex environmental challenges. By leveraging Battelle's extensive experience and its network of partners, the EPA can access high-quality, reliable research to inform policy and regulatory decisions. This collaboration is crucial for advancing scientific understanding in areas like climate modeling and toxicology, which have significant implications for public health and environmental protection. The contract also highlights the role of public-private partnerships in driving innovation and efficiency in government research initiatives.
