FY26-27 Pediatric Covid-19 Vaccines
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Acquisition Services, has issued two solicitations under this notice for Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts to procure COVID-19 vaccines for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons. This includes separate requirements for pediatric vaccines (Solicitation 75D30126R73403) and adult vaccines (Solicitation 75D30126R73405). The goal is to secure vaccines at favorable prices for distribution to state and local health departments, including the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. Proposals for both solicitations are due March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The CDC seeks manufacturers to provide standard commercial COVID-19 vaccines.
- Pediatric Vaccines (18 years and younger): For the VFC program and Section 317 funds. Offerors must be manufacturers of pediatric vaccines as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 1396s.
- Adult Vaccines (19 years and older): For Section 317 vaccine purchase funds.
- Common Requirements:
- Minimum 12 months shelf life remaining upon delivery.
- Delivery within 15 working days after order receipt.
- Standard commercial packaging, maintaining FDA recommended temperatures during transit, with electronic temperature monitoring.
- Compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations (CGMPRs) and DSCSA for adult vaccines.
- Ability to interface with the CDC electronic vaccine ordering system (VTrckS).
- Minimum order size of 100 doses; maximum of 10 million doses per item for adult vaccines.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) with delivery orders.
- Period of Performance: Orders may be issued from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. The contract period is 12 months from the date of award.
- Maximum Contract Value:
- Pediatric Vaccines: Combined maximum value for all contracts is $1,648,962,000.00.
- Adult Vaccines: Combined maximum value for all contracts is $892,363,500.00.
- Pricing: Unit prices shall not exceed the manufacturer’s current Federal Ceiling Price (FCP). Federal Excise Tax (FET) of $0.75 per dose is applicable.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Questions Deadline: March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to specified CDC contacts.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Proposal (meeting vaccine requirements, shelf life, FDA licensure, pricing, VTrckS interface), Price Proposal, and Past Performance.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Eligibility: Offerors for pediatric vaccines must be manufacturers as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 1396s. Offerors for adult vaccines must propose FDA-approved vaccines.
- Set-Aside: Both solicitations are Unrestricted.
- Subcontracting: Subcontracting plans are required for other than small business offerors, submitted via the HHS Small Business Customer Experience (SBCX) system.
Additional Notes
- The solicitations reference numerous FAR and HHSAR clauses and provisions.
- An Authorized Distributor of Record (ADR) Agreement (Attachment 1) is required.
- Attachment 2, "List of Products," details specific products by Item Number, Product/Brand Name, and National Drug Code (NDC).
- Primary contact: Jariya Taylor (ZOW4@CDC.GOV). Secondary contact: Chad Turner (ukr9@cdc.gov).