What types of medical products does ASPR prioritize for procurement?

ASPR focuses on medical countermeasures including vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personal protective equipment required to address chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats or pandemic influenza.

Does ASPR utilize specific contracting vehicles for emergency response?

Yes, ASPR frequently utilizes Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to rapidly prototype and acquire medical technologies during public health emergencies.

How can small businesses contribute to ASPR's mission?

Small businesses with expertise in biotechnology, clinical trial management, and specialized cold-chain logistics are often sought for research and development support and supply chain resiliency initiatives.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES · Sub-Agency

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

178 opportunities associated with OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE. Spanning 11 contracting offices.

Parent: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES178 solicitations11 offices

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Mission and contracting profile of OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) leads the nation's medical and public health preparedness for disasters and emergencies. Vendors compete for contracts involving the procurement of medical countermeasures, pharmaceutical stockpiling, advanced research and development for vaccines, and specialized logistics for emergency medical supply chains.

Parent agency: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

The sub-agency operates through 11 contracting offices. Each office manages its own acquisition pipeline and may issue independent solicitations.

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