specialized consultants to provide a feasibility review and develop a business plan for development of a viral vector manufacturing facility in a current cell manufacturing facility

The National Institutes of Health Clinical Center is seeking specialized consultants to conduct a feasibility review and develop a business plan for establishing a viral vector manufacturing facility within an existing cell manufacturing facility. The facility will produce retroviral/lentiviral vectors, adeno-associated viruses (AAV), and prepare for future nanoparticle manufacturing to support Phase I and early Phase II clinical studies at the NIH Clinical Center. This procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which allows for single-source contracting when deemed appropriate. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and interest by the closing date of March 10, 2026, to Susan Nsangou, Contracting Officer, at susan.nsangou@nih.gov. The government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to compete this requirement based on the responses received. The contract falls under NAICS Code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) and PSC Category R499 (Support-Professional: Other).

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors without preference restrictions. The notice does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors supporting this function. The pre-solicitation announcement does not disclose the potential award value or budget range for this engagement. No specific timeline for service completion is detailed in the notice, though the feasibility review and business plan development are expected to inform future facility development decisions. Since this is a notice of intent rather than a formal solicitation, no formal request for quotations will be issued, and the government maintains complete discretion over procurement decisions based on the interest and qualifications demonstrated by responding parties.