What We Do

The Biomedical Advanced Research & Development Authority (BARDA) develops medical countermeasures to address public health preparedness and consequences of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases. 

This includes funding for vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and supply chain resiliency.

These opportunities are typically available through Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) directly from BARDA or through industry consortiums including the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) Consortium and the Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness (BioMaP) Consortium. 

BARDA Consulting can help your organization navigate the BARDA funding landscape and put your potential project in the best position for a successful award.

*Identify relevant funding opportunities within the appropriate BARDA division or program:

• Division of CBRN Countermeasures
• Division of Influenza and Emerging Infectious Diseases (IEID)
• Division of Detection, Diagnostics, and Devices Infrastructure (DDDI)
• Division of Pharmaceutical Countermeasures & Infrastructure (PCI)
• Division of Research, Innovation & Ventures (DRIVe)
• Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) Consortium
• Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Preparedness (BioMaP) Consortium 

*Facilitate project pitch meetings with BARDA stakeholders to gain valuable agency feedback (e.g., TechWatch meetings and Pre-Submission Calls).

*Prepare White Paper, Quad Chart, Market Research Abstract, or Full Proposal applications for the potential project.

• Develop SOW strategy including teaming partners and subcontractors
• Draft Technical Proposal according to solicitation requirements
• Develop budgets and Cost Proposals to establish basis of estimates and to maximize funding

*Negotiate final funding award (e.g., FAR Contract or Other Transaction):

• Optimize contract CLIN (Base/Option) structure 
• Defend cost proposal/budget estimates for maximum funding
• Secure most favorable terms & conditions to minimize post-award compliance obligations and administrative burdens

*Post-award project management:

• Project coordination
• Bi-Weekly/Monthly status meetings with BARDA (e.g., agendas, slide decks, meeting minutes, and follow-up action tracking)
• Monthly technical reports
• Subcontract management
• Prepare and maintain contract deliverables (e.g., Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), Risk Register, Security Plan, Quality Management Plan, Data Management Plan, Supply Chain Resiliency Plan, IP/Patent Reporting, , etc.)

*Post-award compliance, contract administration, and financial management:

• Government contract compliance (e.g., FAR, CAS, NIST cybersecurity, EAR/ITAR, etc.)
• Financial management, accounting, and reporting
• Budget monitoring and forecasting
• Timekeeping and labor costing
• Government compliant accounting system
• Contract Officer Authorizations for approval of subcontractors
• Subcontract flowdown requirements
• Government audits
• Annual Indirect Rate Submissions
• Monthly invoicing packages
• Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting