Parsons Awarded $24 Million Naval Medical Research Command Biodefense Contract
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) has secured a $24 million biological defense research contract from the Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC). The contract includes a one-year base period with four one-year option periods. Parsons will support NMRC's Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) in biological research for rapid infectious disease detection and global disease surveillance.
The company has been performing this work since 2018, providing NMRC with expert scientists in various fields including molecular biology, immunology, serology, bacteriology, laboratory science and management, field collection, field lab detection, outbreak response, reagent production, and assay development.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) ha ottenuto un contratto da 24 milioni di dollari per la ricerca nella difesa biologica dal Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC). Il contratto prevede un periodo base di un anno con quattro opzioni annuali. Parsons supporterà il Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) del NMRC nella ricerca biologica per la rilevazione rapida delle malattie infettive e la sorveglianza globale delle malattie.
L'azienda sta svolgendo questo lavoro dal 2018, fornendo al NMRC scienziati esperti in vari settori, tra cui biologia molecolare, immunologia, serologia, batteriologia, scienze di laboratorio e gestione, raccolta sul campo, rilevamento in laboratorio sul campo, risposta a focolai, produzione di reagenti e sviluppo di saggi.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) ha asegurado un contrato de 24 millones de dólares para la investigación en defensa biológica del Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC). El contrato incluye un período base de un año con cuatro períodos de opción de un año. Parsons apoyará al Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) del NMRC en la investigación biológica para la detección rápida de enfermedades infecciosas y la vigilancia global de enfermedades.
La empresa ha estado realizando este trabajo desde 2018, proporcionando al NMRC científicos expertos en diversos campos, incluyendo biología molecular, inmunología, serología, bacteriología, ciencia de laboratorio y gestión, recolección en campo, detección en laboratorio de campo, respuesta a brotes, producción de reactivos y desarrollo de ensayos.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN)는 해군 의학 연구 사령부(NMRC)로부터 2400만 달러 규모의 생물 방어 연구 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 계약은 1년의 기본 기간과 4개의 1년 옵션 기간을 포함합니다. Parsons는 NMRC의 생물 방어 연구국(BDRD)을 지원하여 감염병의 신속한 탐지 및 글로벌 질병 감시에 대한 생물학적 연구를 수행합니다.
회사는 2018년부터 이 작업을 수행하고 있으며, NMRC에 분자 생물학, 면역학, 혈청학, 세균학, 실험실 과학 및 관리, 현장 수집, 현장 실험실 탐지, 발병 대응, 시약 생산 및 분석 개발 등 다양한 분야의 전문 과학자들을 제공하고 있습니다.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) a obtenu un contrat de recherche en défense biologique d'une valeur de 24 millions de dollars auprès du Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC). Le contrat comprend une période de base d'un an avec quatre périodes d'option d'un an. Parsons soutiendra le Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) du NMRC dans la recherche biologique pour la détection rapide des maladies infectieuses et la surveillance mondiale des maladies.
L'entreprise effectue ce travail depuis 2018, fournissant au NMRC des scientifiques experts dans divers domaines, y compris la biologie moléculaire, l'immunologie, la sérologie, la bactériologie, les sciences de laboratoire et la gestion, la collecte sur le terrain, la détection en laboratoire sur le terrain, la réponse aux épidémies, la production de réactifs et le développement de tests.
Parsons (NYSE: PSN) hat einen Vertrag über 24 Millionen Dollar für die Forschung zur biologischen Verteidigung vom Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) erhalten. Der Vertrag umfasst einen einjährigen Basiszeitraum mit vier einjährigen Optionszeiträumen. Parsons wird das Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) des NMRC bei biologischen Forschungen zur schnellen Erkennung von Infektionskrankheiten und zur globalen Krankheitsüberwachung unterstützen.
Das Unternehmen führt diese Arbeiten seit 2018 durch und stellt dem NMRC Expertenwissenschaftler aus verschiedenen Bereichen zur Verfügung, darunter Molekularbiologie, Immunologie, Serologie, Bakteriologie, Laborwissenschaften und Management, Feldsammlung, Feldlaborerkennung, Ausbruchsreaktion, Reagenzproduktion und Assay-Entwicklung.
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The multi-year structure (one-year base with four one-year options) provides revenue stability in this niche segment where Parsons has established expertise since 2018. Breaking down the potential
What's noteworthy is Parsons' continued positioning in specialized biodefense services supporting critical national security functions. The contract validates their technical capabilities in detecting biological threats and developing surveillance systems to protect military personnel—work requiring specialized scientific talent in molecular biology, immunology, and related fields.
From a competitive standpoint, this award demonstrates Parsons' ability to maintain key customer relationships within the Department of Defense ecosystem. Contract retention is fundamentally positive as it indicates customer satisfaction and potentially creates opportunities for adjacent work.
While this specific contract won't materially move the needle on Parsons' financial performance, it reinforces their established presence in an essential defense capability area. The company's broader strategy appears focused on positioning in specialized technical domains where competition may be more and margins potentially more favorable than in commoditized services.
CHANTILLY, Va., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the company was awarded a biological defense research contract to advance the Naval Medical Research Command’s (NMRC) mission to defend against the threat of biological and chemical warfare. The
Under this contract, Parsons will continue to support NMRC’s Biological Defense Research Directorate (BDRD) in their efforts to facilitate biological research for the rapid detection of infectious diseases of Department of Defense importance and the enhancement of global disease surveillance for early pathogen detection and response.
“At Parsons, our team of world-class scientists combined with our industry-leading biodefense capabilities play a pivotal role in advancing the federal government’s efforts to counter biological threats,” said Jon Moretta, President, Engineered Systems, for Parsons. “We look forward to continuing this critical work with the Naval Medical Research Command in defending U.S. military personnel stationed around the world from threats to their health and safety.”
Parsons has performed this work since 2018, providing NMRC with scientists who are subject matter experts in molecular biology, immunology, serology, bacteriology, laboratory science and management, field collection, field lab detection, outbreak response, production of reagents, and assay development. The company offers a full spectrum of biodefense services, including risk assessments; biological threat detection, identification, and surveillance; incident response and management; and technical expertise on issues impacting biosecurity.
To learn more about Parsons’ biodefense solutions, visit Parsons.com/health-and-biosciences/.
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