BARDA Antibiotic for Treatment of Hospital-Acquired and Ventilator-Associated Bacterial Pneumonia or Bloodstream Infections Caused by Drug-Resistant Bacteria or Biothreat Pathogens
ID: BARDA-CBRN-11042024Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSEBARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMAWASHINGTON, DC, 20515, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

PSC

COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT R&D SERVICES; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; BASIC RESEARCH (AB11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8a606f84524a423f990e0e04561d5def/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on antibiotics in development for the treatment of hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) and bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by drug-resistant bacteria. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of the antibiotic development landscape and prepare for future procurement to strengthen U.S. emergency response capabilities against CBRN threats and antibiotic resistance. BARDA is particularly interested in details regarding antibiotic candidates, including their clinical indications, development status, manufacturing plans, and commercialization strategies, with submissions due by November 29, 2025. Interested parties should contact Erin Greninger at erin.greninger@hhs.gov or Audrey Glover at audrey.glover@hhs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erin Greninger, Contracting Officer
    erin.greninger@hhs.gov
    Audrey Glover
    audrey.glover@hhs.gov
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    The Center for the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to gather information from potential antibiotic development partners regarding the treatment of hospital-acquired and ventilator-associated bacterial pneumonia (HABP/VABP) and bloodstream infections (BSI) caused by drug-resistant bacteria. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of the antibiotic development landscape and prepare for future procurement to strengthen U.S. emergency response capabilities against CBRN threats and antibiotic resistance. BARDA seeks details on antibiotic candidates, including their clinical indications, development status, manufacturing plans, and commercialization strategies. Respondents must provide specified information within a 15-page limit and indicate their business size status. The SSN serves as market research and does not guarantee contract awards. Confidentiality of proprietary data is emphasized, with instructions for submission due by November 29, 2025. This effort reflects the government's proactive stance to combat antibiotic resistance and ensure readiness against biothreats.
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