What types of companies does BARDA typically look for?

BARDA prioritizes innovative biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and medical device developers capable of scaling production for national health emergencies.

How does BARDA structure its procurement solicitations?

BARDA frequently utilizes Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to solicit proposals for advanced research and development, allowing for flexible collaboration on emerging medical technologies.

Do I need specific facility clearances to work with BARDA?

While not always required for early-stage R&D, vendors involved in the manufacturing and storage of sensitive medical countermeasures may require facility security clearances and strict adherence to FDA current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE · Contracting Office

BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA.

BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA manages high-stakes procurement for medical countermeasures, pandemic preparedness, and advanced research and development of life-saving technologies. Vendors compete for contracts involving clinical trial support, large-scale manufacturing of vaccines, therapeutic development, and the procurement of diagnostic platforms to address chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats.

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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