Clinical Research Products Management Center (CRPMC)
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is soliciting proposals for the Clinical Research Products Management Center (CRPMC). This opportunity requires the management and operation of cGMP-compliant facilities for the receipt, storage, handling, shipping, and disposition of study products for NIAID-sponsored clinical research trials, primarily focused on HIV/AIDS. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Managing and operating the CRPMC.
- Providing cGMP-compliant facilities for the entire lifecycle of study products (receipt, storage, handling, shipping, disposition).
- Ensuring strict adherence to federal, local, and other applicable regulations, including CFR, ICH GCP, cGMP, Good Distribution Practices (GDP), and Good Documentation Practices.
- Submitting comprehensive reports, including Technical, Monthly, Annual, and Final Progress Reports.
- Managing and sharing research data effectively.
- Ensuring compliance with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) accessibility standards (Section 508).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost-Reimbursement, level of effort/term.
- Period of Performance: A base period from March 16, 2027, to March 15, 2028, with six one-year option periods, potentially extending the total performance to seven years.
- Set-Aside: This requirement is NOT set-aside for Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 541715 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
- Proposal Due: June 1, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026.
- Published: March 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the eCPS website. Offers will remain valid for 120 days. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical (45%)
- Scientific and Technical Personnel (25%)
- Project Management (20%)
- Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources (10%) Past performance will also be evaluated. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award.
Contact Information
- Primary: Shawnice Williams (shawnice.williams@nih.gov, 301-761-5431)
- Secondary: Ashley Kinderdine (ashley.kinderdine@nih.gov, 240-669-5154)