Intent to Sole Source - Pharmacy cGMP Cleaning Supplies
Overview
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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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center (NIH-CC), intends to award a sole source contract to VWR International for Pharmacy cGMP Cleaning Supplies. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposal. The supplies are critical for maintaining compliance with Joint Commission and FDA Certifications for cGMP in NIH biologics manufacturing sites and aseptic processing areas. Capability statements are due by 12:00 PM EST on February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Cleaning Supplies for contamination control in NIH biologics manufacturing sites and aseptic processing areas at the NIH CC (Bldg. 10) in Bethesda, MD. Specific supplies include sterile wipes, cleaners (DECON-AHOL, LPH III, Vesphene III), mops, and disinfectants (Peridox RTU). The contractor must provide Certificates of Analysis (COA), Certificates of Conformance, and Packing Inserts with each packaged case. Delivery is to Building 10, Room B2C-123, Bethesda, Maryland.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: New Sole Source Contract (Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Estimated Value: $51,193.65 (includes freight)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- Product Service Code: 6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
- Published: February 23, 2026
Justification
The statutory authority for this sole source is FAR 6.302-1 (41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1)), citing only one responsible source. VWR International is deemed the only vendor capable of meeting the requirements because their products comply with Joint Commission and FDA Certifications for cGMP, and they provide the necessary COA, Certificates of Conformance, Packing Inserts, and a unique tracking system essential for laboratory clean rooms. Market research confirmed no other companies can provide these specific certifications and tracking.
Action Items
This is NOT a Request for Proposal. However, all responsible sources that believe they can provide the required supplies may submit a capability statement via email to valerie.gregorio@nih.gov. The subject line must reference NOI-CC-26-002675. Responses will be considered, but a determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.