75A50126R00001 NPIVS RFP_PresolNotice.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response Washington, D.C. 20201

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT, NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. A SOLICITATION MAY BE

ISSUED ON A LATER DATE.

Title: Vaccine Medical Countermeasures (MCMs) for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response

General Information

Document Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice

Posted Date: July 30, 2026 Solicitation Number: 75A50126R00001

Set-Aside Status Full and Open Competition

PSC Code AN12-Health R&D Services; Health Care Services; Applied Research

Size Standard Employee Count 1,000

NAICS Code:

541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

Description

BARDA intends to issue a solicitation for the following:

BARDA seeks Contractor(s) to support the continuation of the Vaccine MCMs for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Program. Contractors will furnish all the necessary services, qualified personnel, materials, supplies, equipment and facilities (U.S. facilities preferred) not otherwise provided by the USG as needed to provide MCMs, such as vaccines, antigens, and adjuvants, for pandemic preparedness and response or as required in response to a public health emergency; produce antigen and vaccines against influenza virus or other viruses with pandemic potential as required by BARDA; produce antigens, adjuvants, and/or vaccines to support USG efforts to further improve influenza vaccines (for which feasibility data is available); and support rapid regulatory decisions and manufacturing readiness by generating and submitting to FDA all relevant data (e.g., analytical, nonclinical, clinical, and/or chemistry, manufacturing, and controls (CMC)), including data generated during interpandemic periods.

Mandatory Qualification Requirements:

To be eligible for award, the Offeror must produce vaccines against influenza and influenza strains with pandemic potential; must demonstrate a successful experience in the manufacturing of influenza vaccine by:

1. Holding a U.S. influenza vaccine license; or

2. Have developed an influenza vaccine as evidenced by:

a. Submission of a BLA for seasonal or pandemic influenza vaccine

Pre-Solicitation Notice Objective

This Pre-solicitation Notice is issued pursuant to FAR 5.101. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This Pre-solicitation Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development (BARDA) Division of Contracts Management and Acquisition (CMA) is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

It is anticipated that a Request for Proposals (RFP) may be available electronically through the SAM.gov website under Contract Opportunities in August 2026. Once an RFP is posted we encourage all responsible sources, particularly small businesses, to submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. It is the Offeror's responsibility to monitor this internet site (sam.gov) for the release of this solicitation as well as any amendments. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading their own copy of the solicitation and any amendments via this website.

It is anticipated that an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with both cost reimbursement and firm-fixed price aspects will be awarded in or around August 2027. The anticipated period of performance for any resultant contract(s) will be for a total of 60 months and up to 120 months, if all Option periods are exercised. Additional details and requirements will be described in the solicitation.

Furthermore, all respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM):

https://www.sam.gov.

Contracting Office Address:

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness & Response (ASPR) Center for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 400 7th Street SW Washington, District of Columbia 20024 United States

Points of Contact:

Laura Saddison BARDA Contracting Officer Laura.Saddison@hhs.gov