What does the ASPR office prioritize in its procurement process?

ASPR prioritizes vendors capable of rapid scale-up for medical countermeasures, including therapeutics, diagnostics, and vaccine manufacturing, as well as firms providing specialized logistics for public health emergencies.

How can small businesses engage with ASPR procurement?

Small businesses should focus on the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) programs, which often utilize Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements to accelerate innovation in health security technologies.

Are there specific certifications that help when bidding on ASPR contracts?

While no specific certification is mandatory, holding an active registration in SAM.gov with a focus on medical manufacturing or emergency logistics is essential. Experience with FDA regulatory pathways for medical products is highly valued by technical evaluators.

OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE · Contracting Office

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HUMAN SVC

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OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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Acquisition authority and contracting profile of DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HUMAN SVC.

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) focuses on medical countermeasures, emergency response infrastructure, and public health security. Vendors compete for contracts involving advanced research and development of vaccines, pandemic supply chain logistics, and the maintenance of the Strategic National Stockpile.

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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Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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