Battelle Wins U.S. EPA STREAMS V Contract, Extending Four-Decade Scientific Partnership
Battelle has been awarded a major contract under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Scientific, Technical, Research, Engineering, and Modeling Support (STREAMS V) program, reinforcing a collaborative relationship with the EPA that has spanned more than 40 years. The seven-year STREAMS V contract positions Battelle to deliver comprehensive scientific, engineering, and analytical support across EPA programs and regional offices nationwide.
This latest award reflects Battelle’s long-standing role as a trusted partner to the EPA, supporting critical environmental research, regulatory science, and rapid-response initiatives. Through STREAMS V, Battelle will continue to help the agency address emerging environmental challenges while advancing data-driven decision-making and science-based policy development.
A Legacy of Support Across STREAMS I–IV
Battelle brings 44 years of experience supporting EPA initiatives through previous STREAMS contracts, including STREAMS I, II, III, and IV, as well as numerous other large-scale environmental and research agreements. Over the decades, Battelle’s work has consistently aligned with EPA’s evolving priorities, adapting to new scientific questions, regulatory requirements, and public health concerns.
Past STREAMS efforts have included applied research and technical support in both established and emerging focus areas. Battelle’s teams have contributed to high-priority initiatives such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research, sediment sampling and analysis, environmental monitoring, and field-based investigations. The organization has also supported innovative technologies and methodologies, including the use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for environmental data collection and site assessments.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Battelle demonstrated rapid-response capabilities by supporting time-sensitive research and technical needs, underscoring its ability to scale expertise quickly in response to national emergencies. These experiences have helped shape the framework for STREAMS V, which emphasizes flexibility, scientific rigor, and readiness to address both anticipated and unforeseen environmental challenges.
Scope and Duration of the STREAMS V Contract
Under the seven-year STREAMS V contract, Battelle will provide advanced scientific, technical, research, engineering, and modeling support to EPA programs and regional offices across the United States. The contract is designed to ensure continuity of high-quality scientific services while allowing the EPA to respond efficiently to changing environmental and public health priorities.
Battelle’s role encompasses multidisciplinary support that spans laboratory research, field operations, data analytics, and decision-support tools. By integrating these capabilities, the STREAMS V program aims to strengthen EPA’s ability to protect human health and the environment through sound science and robust technical analysis.
Expanded Teaming Network Enhances Capability and Flexibility
To complement its internal expertise, Battelle has assembled an expanded teaming network for the STREAMS V program that includes both large and small business partners. This collaborative model enables the program to draw upon specialized skills and niche expertise while maintaining the scalability required to meet fluctuating research demands.
Partner organizations contribute knowledge and technical capabilities across a wide range of disciplines, including climate and environmental modeling, mine remediation, toxicology, human health risk assessment, laboratory science, and advanced data analytics. Expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence further enhances the program’s ability to analyze complex datasets and develop predictive tools that support regulatory and policy decisions.
This diverse partner network provides the EPA with increased flexibility and surge capacity, ensuring that resources can be rapidly deployed to address urgent research needs or emerging environmental threats. By combining Battelle’s core strengths with specialized partner capabilities, the STREAMS V program is designed to deliver timely, high-impact scientific outcomes.
Comprehensive Scientific and Technical Support Areas
Through STREAMS V, Battelle and its partners will support a broad range of EPA research and operational activities. These include laboratory-based investigations, field studies, analytical testing, and advanced modeling efforts that inform environmental regulations and risk assessments.
Key areas of support under the contract include:
- Laboratory, Bench-Scale, and Pilot-Scale Studies: Design and execution of controlled experiments to evaluate environmental processes, treatment technologies, and contaminant behavior.
- Field Operations and Environmental Monitoring: Site characterization, sampling, and long-term monitoring to assess environmental conditions and track remediation progress.
- Analytical Measurement and Characterization: Advanced chemical and biological analysis of contaminants, including emerging pollutants and complex mixtures.
- Environmental Modeling and Data Management: Development of models, databases, and decision-support tools that help translate scientific findings into actionable insights.
- Communications and Technology Transfer: Support for stakeholder engagement, scientific communications, and the transfer of research findings to policymakers, regulators, and the public.
These integrated services enable the EPA to maintain a strong scientific foundation for regulatory actions, enforcement efforts, and environmental protection strategies.
Extensive Facilities and Research Infrastructure
Battelle’s ability to support the STREAMS V program is reinforced by its extensive network of laboratory and testing facilities located across multiple regions. These facilities include specialized environmental, chemical, and biological research assets designed to handle complex and high-sensitivity analyses.
The organization’s infrastructure supports a wide range of research activities, from basic laboratory testing to large-scale pilot studies and field deployments. This geographic and technical diversity allows Battelle to deliver consistent, high-quality support regardless of project location or complexity.
Commitment to Scientific Excellence and Reliability
According to Program Manager Lynn McLeoed, Battelle’s multidisciplinary approach and proven execution capabilities are central to the organization’s value under the STREAMS V contract.
“Our ability to execute high-value, multidisciplinary environmental projects ensures that EPA will receive high-quality, reliable, and scientifically sound research across the STREAMS V contract,” McLeoed said.
This commitment to scientific integrity and operational excellence has been a defining feature of Battelle’s relationship with the EPA for more than four decades. Through STREAMS V, Battelle aims to continue supporting the agency’s mission by delivering research and technical solutions that are credible, timely, and impactful.
Supporting EPA’s Mission for the Future
As environmental challenges become increasingly complex—driven by climate change, emerging contaminants, and evolving regulatory needs—the STREAMS V program provides the EPA with a flexible and robust framework for scientific support. Battelle’s combination of experience, infrastructure, and collaborative partnerships positions it to help the agency navigate these challenges effectively over the coming years.
The STREAMS V contract not only extends a long-standing partnership but also sets the stage for continued innovation in environmental science, engineering, and modeling in support of public health and environmental protection.
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