Abt to Continue Providing NRDA, Oil Spill Response, and Marine Debris Research for NOAA Under $39M Blanket Purchase Agreement
Rockville, Md. – Abt Associates is pleased to announce that the company is one of two awardees for the NOAA Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) recompete. Through the five-year, $39 million BPA, Abt will continue to provide NOAA with NRDA, oil spill response, and marine debris research support services.
Under previous iterations of this contract vehicle, Abt:
- Conducted groundbreaking work assessing the impacts of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
- Delivered a recently published analysis of the economic impact of marine debris on beaches.
- Coordinated NOAA’s Field Assessment and Science Techniques (FAST) program.
“Abt has been an incumbent on this contract since the mid-1990s,” said Abt Vice President of Environment and Natural Resources Paul Anninos. “Over that time, we have established a high level of trust with the client to provide work of the highest quality, and we look forward to providing five more years of the same.”
About Abt Associates
Abt Associates uses data and bold thinking to improve the quality of people’s lives worldwide. From increasing crop yields and combatting infectious disease, to ensuring safe drinking water and promoting access to affordable housing—and more—we partner with clients and communities to tackle their most complex challenges. https://www.abtassociates.com
Contact:
Eric Tischler
eric_tischler@abtassoc.com
(301) 347-5492
