Clinical Research Products Management Center (CRPMC)
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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 Institutes of Health (NIH) / NIAID is soliciting proposals for the Clinical Research Products Management Center (CRPMC). This Cost-Reimbursement, level of effort/term contract 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 Friday, June 5, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manage and operate the CRPMC, providing cGMP-compliant facilities and services for study products. This includes adherence to federal, local, and other applicable regulations such as CFR, ICH GCP, cGMP, GDP, and Good Documentation Practices. The scope involves supporting shipments across various international regions, time zones, and climates within 3,000 miles, with delivery within 1-5 days, though no specific international depot is required. Domestic scope is correlated to clinical research sites for ACTG, HPTN, IMPACT, and HVTN, with specific site numbers and estimated order volumes provided in the solicitation. Key deliverables include various technical, monthly, annual, and final reports, research data management, and compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Cost-Reimbursement, level of effort/term.
- Period of Performance: A base period from March 16, 2027, through 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).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via the eCPS website.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for 120 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical (45%), Scientific and Technical Personnel (25%), Project Management (20%), and Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources (10%). Past performance will also be evaluated.
- Page Limitations: The Technical Proposal has a 200-page limit, which includes attachments and personnel resumes/CVs (each CV not exceeding three pages), unless specifically excluded.
Key Amendments & Notes
Amendment #1, posted May 7, 2026, extended the proposal due date and provided responses to offeror questions. It clarified details regarding international and domestic scope, personnel resume formatting, page limitations, supplier audits, COSMOS transfer, and facility requirements. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment #1 (dated May 7, 2026) in their proposal submission. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to award.