Battelle Secures $700M EPA STREAMS V Contract for Nationwide Environmental Research Support
Event summary
- Battelle wins seven-year STREAMS V contract from the U.S. EPA, continuing a 44-year collaboration.
- Contract includes specialized support in PFAS research, climate modeling, and rapid response capabilities.
- Expanded teaming network integrates large and small business partners for surge capacity.
- Support spans laboratory studies, field operations, environmental monitoring, and data analytics.
The big picture
Battelle’s STREAMS V win underscores the growing demand for specialized environmental research and data analytics. The contract reflects broader trends in government outsourcing of scientific support, particularly in high-priority areas like PFAS contamination and climate modeling. With a potential value exceeding $700 million over seven years, this deal positions Battelle as a key player in federal environmental research.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether Battelle can maintain high-quality research output across diverse EPA programs.
- Regulatory Shifts
- How evolving environmental priorities will impact contract scope and deliverables.
- Partnership Dynamics
- The effectiveness of Battelle’s expanded teaming network in meeting EPA’s needs.