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) is soliciting proposals for pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for individuals aged 18 years and younger. This procurement aims to award one or more Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts to manufacturers for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons, supporting the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program and Section 317 funds. Proposals are due March 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (75D30126R73403) requires FDA-approved pediatric COVID-19 vaccines. Key deliverables include:
- Product: Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines for ages 18 and younger.
- Seasons: Vaccines for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons.
- Shelf Life: Minimum 12 months remaining upon delivery.
- Packaging & Delivery: Standard commercial packaging, maintaining FDA recommended temperatures during transit with electronic monitoring. Delivery within 15 working days to CDC centralized or specified clinic locations.
- Compliance: Must adhere to Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations (CGMPRs) and be manufactured under current FDA establishment and product licenses. Contractors must interface with the CDC's electronic vaccine ordering system (VTrckS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contracts.
- Period of Performance: Orders may be issued from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027.
- Maximum Contract Value: Combined maximum value for all contracts is $1,648,962,000.00.
- Solicitation Issue Date: March 4, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: March 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
- Proposal Submission Deadline: March 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is Unrestricted. Offerors must be manufacturers of pediatric vaccines as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 1396s. Non-small business offerors are required to submit small business subcontracting plans.
Evaluation Factors
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
- Technical Proposal: Meeting vaccine requirements, shelf life, FDA licensure, and VTrckS interface capabilities.
- Price Proposal: Including unit price and Federal Excise Tax (FET).
- Past Performance.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR and HHSAR clauses. An Authorized Distributor of Record (ADR) Agreement (Attachment 1) is required, and Attachment 2 provides a "List of Products" for specific vaccine identification. Standard Form 1449 is used for this solicitation.