What types of medical products does ASPR prioritize for procurement?

ASPR focuses on medical countermeasures including vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics, and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to respond to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats or pandemic outbreaks.

Does ASPR utilize set-asides for small businesses?

Yes, ASPR frequently utilizes small business set-asides, particularly for research and development projects and specialized technical consulting, though large-scale manufacturing contracts often require significant industrial capacity.

How can vendors align with ASPR's mission requirements?

Vendors should focus on the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) solicitations, which emphasize innovation in drug development, manufacturing scalability, and rapid response capabilities for public health emergencies.

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE · Contracting Office

ASPR OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of ASPR OFFICE OF THE 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 public health emergencies. Vendors compete for contracts involving the procurement of medical countermeasures, vaccine manufacturing infrastructure, emergency supply chain logistics, and advanced research and development for biodefense technologies.

Hierarchy: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE · DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

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