NOAA Fleet Formulary and Medical Inventory

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to provide a comprehensive Medical Formulary and Medical Inventory for its fleet of 15 research, fishery, and hydrographic vessels operated by the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO). Specifically, the contract involves coordinating the supply of eight Medical Class A and seven Medical Class B inventories as defined in the NOAA Fleet Formulary and Medical Inventory (NFFMI) specifications. The solicitation falls under the Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing NAICS code 325412, indicating a focus on medical and pharmaceutical supply management. The opportunity is classified as a non-set-aside contract, meaning it is open to all qualified vendors. The critical submission deadline for this solicitation is March 24, 2025, with the initial posting date of March 7, 2025.

The contract will support NOAA Health Services (NHS) in maintaining medical supplies across the agency's marine research fleet, with performance likely occurring aboard NOAA vessels and potentially at supply management facilities. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation, the scope encompasses medical inventory management for 15 vessels, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is categorized under the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing Machinery PSC code 3650, further emphasizing the technical and specialized nature of the required medical inventory services. The contract will be administered by the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a civilian agency with specific maritime medical supply chain requirements. Prospective contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in pharmaceutical inventory management, marine medical supply logistics, and compliance with federal maritime health and safety standards.