White Paper: Current State of Personal Protective Equipment Procurement by Make PPE in America Act Covered Agencies
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFWashington, DC, 20201, US

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/5504fb8d0be4479f934cb2cadab1cd8a/view
Timeline
    Description

    Special Notice: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking procurement of personal protective equipment (PPE) items in compliance with the Make PPE in America Act. This white paper provides insight into the PPE requirements, specifications, and anticipated demand of the covered agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Federal Government plans to gather feedback from industry through "industry convening" events to strengthen the domestic PPE supply chain and encourage innovation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marnita Harris
    acquisition_policy@hhs.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    PPE White Paper - Final Mar 2024.pdf
    The white paper outlines compliance efforts by the DHS, HHS, and VA with the Make PPE in America Act, detailing their PPE procurement requirements, methodologies, and expected demands for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. Each agency is committed to sourcing U.S.-manufactured PPE and has implemented category management and strategic procurement contracts to improve supply chain efficiency and responsiveness. The government plans to engage with industry stakeholders to refine these approaches and enhance domestic PPE innovation and production.
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