MED52 Flu Vaccine 2018-2019 season

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Operational Services Division (OSD) and the Vaccine Strategic Sourcing Services Team (SSST) are issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for the acquisition of influenza vaccines for the 2018-2019 flu season. The resulting contract will be the primary statewide contract used by executive agencies and other eligible entities such as local governments, public libraries, and non-profits. The RFR seeks bids for a variety of influenza vaccine types and quantities, with an estimated procurement value of $1 million. Bids are due by January 11, 2018, and the estimated contract start date is March 1, 2018. The contract will have an initial duration of one year with no renewal options. Bidders must demonstrate company experience, financial stability, and emergency response capabilities. The evaluation will be based 80% on price, with an additional 10% for prompt payment discounts and environmentally preferable products, and a minimum 10% weight for the supplier diversity plan.

This contract opportunity has several set-aside requirements. Bidders must submit a Supplier Diversity Program (SDP) Plan committing to a specific percentage of the contract value to be spent with certified minority, women, veteran, and service-disabled veteran-owned business enterprises. The Commonwealth also requires contractors to provide a Prompt Payment Discount and encourages the use of environmentally preferable products and practices. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contract values, but the Commonwealth reserves the right to add additional contractors over the life of the contract if necessary to meet requirements.