NIAID CLINICAL PRODUCTS CENTER (CPC)
ID: NIAID-75N93024R00018Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTHNATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIAIDBETHESDA, MD, 20892, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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HEALTH R&D SERVICES; HEALTH CARE SERVICES; APPLIED RESEARCH (AN12)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and specifically the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), is seeking proposals for the NIAID Clinical Products Center (CPC) contract, aimed at supporting clinical trials focused on immunologic, infectious, and allergic diseases. The contract will provide essential pharmacy and pharmaceutical oversight for national and international clinical trials, ensuring product integrity, participant safety, and compliance with regulatory standards, while also expanding support for additional NIH-funded trials and emergency public health programs as needed. This initiative is critical for advancing research in various immune-mediated diseases, including asthma, autoimmune disorders, and organ transplant rejection. Interested parties should prepare to submit proposals electronically via the NIAID electronic Contract Proposal Submission (eCPS) website, with the presolicitation notice expected to be published on or around October 18, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Deborah Blyveis at blyveisd@niaid.nih.gov or Emily Bannister at emily.bannister@nih.gov.

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    The NIAID Clinical Products Center (CPC) presolicitation notice outlines the intent to support clinical trials focused on immunologic, infectious, and allergic diseases. This initiative, led by the NIAID within the NIH, aims to ensure product integrity, participant safety, and compliance with pharmacy regulations. The notice describes the services required, such as study product management, inventory, and testing, needed for a diverse array of immune-mediated diseases, including asthma, autoimmune disorders, and organ transplant rejection. A prior seven-year contract with EMINENT Services Corporation established support for the pharmacy oversight functions. The new contract will maintain these responsibilities and expand support for additional NIH-funded trials, including emergency public health programs when necessary. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical plans, facilities, personnel expertise, and project management, with a total value weight of 100 points. The documentation emphasizes compliance with federal regulations and the necessity for contractors to meet strict licensing and operational criteria. The presolicitation is set to be published electronically, inviting any qualified offeror to submit proposals, reflecting the government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare research through structured contract guidelines.
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