RFI RR BPA.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Rapid Response Storage, handling, distribution, and destruction of Government furnished Pharmaceuticals and Ancillary Medical Supplies THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES/PROPOSALS OR AN INVITATION FOR BIDS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME.

This request for information does not constitute a request for quotations or proposals. Submission of any information in response to this notice is purely voluntary and will be used only for market research purposes to determine availability of sources, commerciality, and competitive strategy. The government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in responding to this notice; all costs associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services whatsoever. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government. ****************************************************************************** The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Division of Health and Human Services Coordination Operations and Response Element (H-CORE) is seeking capable sources to provide receipt, inventory, temporary storage, pick and pack, distribution, and disposal of pharmaceuticals and ancillary medical supplies on an as needed basis. The H-CORE is enhancing operational capabilities for ASPR, and its sub organizations to respond to future emergency response events. It needs the capability through a Third-Party Logistics Vendor to rapidly distribute pharmaceutical products (Vaccines and Therapeutics) and related Ancillary Medical Supplies (Needles, Syringes, Personal Protective Equipment) on a regional or localized basis to prevent further spread of Public Health Emergencies and or treat the infected population. Pharmaceutical products and ancillary Supplies may come from Government stockpile or directly from manufacturers and require distribution through the contractor’s network to multiple healthcare facilities or providers administering the countermeasure.

Administrative Information:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for this action is 493190, Other Warehousing and Storage, with a Small Business Size Standard $36.5 million.

The product service code is M1GZ Logistics Support Services

This project is planned for advertising in Fall 2024.

As a result of the emerging biological threats in localized areas or population sectors of the US, the need for a rapid response capability to counter these threats is necessary to prevent a more widespread epidemic or pandemic level national health emergency. This Blanket Purchase Agreement will allow for quick reaction to given threats with vaccine or therapeutic agents to combat the breakout and contain the spread or rapidly treat the afflicted.

This BPA will provide for shipments of pharmaceutical products and ancillary medical supplies from the Government stockpile or directly from manufacturers (Government Furnished Property) to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) vendor. The 3PL vendor will receive, inventory and temporarily store the products at manufacturer's recommended temperatures pending distribution orders from the ASPR. Upon receipt of the distribution order the 3PL will pick and pack products, and using best commercial practices distribute the items to health care facilities and providers within 72 hours of receiving the order throughout the US. Shipments to U.S. Territories may take up to 5 days. Controlled temperatures will need to be maintained and tracked during shipment.

The contractor will have the capability to provide storage, handling, and distribution facilities that can maintain manufacturer’s recommended temperature ranges, including ambient controlled room temperature (CRT) settings of 15⁰-25°C, refrigerated temperatures at 2°C to 8°C, and freezing temperatures at -20°C and -80°C . While the specific locations for distribution of this product are not known at this time, the vendor(s) will need a geographically diverse network capability to rapidly deliver products to anywhere in the United States. The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide the supplies and services described in this notice. The responses to this notice will be used to determine the acquisition strategy such as socio-economic set-aside, or unrestricted competition.

Interested sources must submit a capability statement to the primary point of contact listed below no later than 11:00 a.m. (EST), August 13, 2024 eastern standard time.

At a minimum, the following information must be submitted:

1. Company name

2. Company address

3. Point of contact name, telephone number, and email address

4. Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number / CAGE Code

5. Company size / socio-economic category

6. Provide full description of company’s capabilities to meet the above requirements. Key areas of consideration are: full range of temperature controlled storage and handling; distribution network; personnel and facility availability for short notice orders; ability to interface with HHS Health Partner Ordering Portal; approved disposal capability for pharmaceutical and controlled items.

7. Provide examples of past projects comparable to the scope and scale that your company has performed to date.

9. Please submit any questions regarding the Statement of Work requirements with your response. These questions may not be answered.

A full description of company’s capability is required to ascertain whether the product meets the Government’s needs. Therefore, generic marketing information or product brochures that do not contain enough information to determine if the product meets all the Government’s specification and validation requirements is not acceptable and may not be reviewed.

Point of contact:

Ketwana Wright Contracting Officer Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response Email: Ketwana.Wright@hhs.gov Questions and capability statements must be submitted by email. Telephone inquiries will NOT be accepted.

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION