CTP Third Party Tobacco Compliance Inspections

This SOLICITATION is for a Third Party contract to conduct inspections of tobacco rtail establishments in Delaware and Ohio. Proposals are due no later than May 9, 2016 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Time).

This is a PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE to announce the anticipated release of the solicitation for FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) Third Party Tobacco Compliance Inspections on or about March 28, 2016. This procurement will be for a full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 561611 - Investigation Services.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a Third Party Contractor to conduct inspections of tobacco retail establishments in Delaware and Ohio. Under the provisions of the Tobacco Control Act (which amended the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act), FDA has been given the authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health and to reduce tobacco use by minors. The Tobacco Control Act also amended the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 (CSTHEA) to grant FDA authority to regulate certain health warnings that must appear on smokeless tobacco products. The FDA requires a contractor to facilitate the enforcement provisions of the TCA by: (1) conducting inspections of retailers that sell and advertise regulated tobacco products; (2) collecting, documenting, and preserving evidence of inspections and investigations; and (3) supporting the FDA in judicial actions resulting from the inspections.

The Government anticipates that two separate firm-fixed priced contracts will be written for the states of Delaware and Ohio. Each contract is anticipated to have a period of performance of one-year and two option years.

The Solicitation will be made available on http://www.fbo.gov.

Questions or comments MUST be submitted IN WRITING to Nicole.Stevenson@fda.hhs.gov. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED.