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
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    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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    PPE White Paper - Final Mar 2024.pdf
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