Homeland Security BioWatch Program

DHS-OPO Posted DHS-26-CWMD-091-00001

Description

BioWatch Program is a federally managed, locally operated early warning operational capability designed to enhance national preparedness. The program provides an early warning system that detects the release of a select biological agent that may pose a danger to the public health in select jurisdictions.

Eligibility

Regional Organization: Examples - Airports Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Railroads, Port AuthoritiesOther: Law enforcement, first response, or emergency management agencies that are part of the city, township, or county.Eligibility for Federal Assistance (FA) contingent on verified documentation that:1. Recipients will be located within the following jurisdictions:• Phoenix, Arizona• Bay Area/San Francisco, California• Los Angeles, California• San Diego, California• Miami, Florida• Tampa, Florida• Detroit, Michigan• St. Louis, Missouri• Cincinnati, Ohio• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania• Milwaukee, Wisconsin• Austin, Texas• Dallas, Texas• El Paso, Texas• Fort Worth, Texas• Galveston, Texas• Houston, Texas2. Applicants in the following jurisdictions are further limited as follows:• Los Angeles, California – County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health• Los Angeles (South Coast), California – City of Long Beach• Austin, Texas – City of Austin, Austin Public Health• Dallas, Texas – City of Fort Worth• El Paso, Texas– City of El Paso• Fort Worth, Texas– City of Fort Worth• Galveston, Texas– Galveston County Health District, Air Pollution Program• Houston, Texas– Houston Health Department, Bureau of Pollution Control and PreventionApplications in the jurisdictions listed in number 2 above will only be accepted from the listed entities.1. Recipients will be affiliated with Public Health departments, first responders, emergency management, safety, environmental health, risk management, law enforcement, fire departments, universities, or agencies with or without current air monitoring programs.2. Ability to provide support 24/7/365 sample collection and delivery to a testing laboratory through staff or contract.3. Recipients will satisfy the requirements outlined in subsection C. “Requirements for Personnel, Partners, and Other Parties”.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$150,000.00
Award Ceiling
$2,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$10,000,000.00
Expected Awards
20
Key Dates
Posted
April 16, 2026
Closes
May 6, 2026
Archive Date
May 30, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Agency Code
DHS-OPO
Funding Instrument
Other