Contract · Federal · 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) & Safety Monitoring Support

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Location: Carmel, CA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Set-aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
NAICS code: 541720 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category) look up NAICS codes
PSC code: AJ11

Timeline

Posted

Sep 10, 2026
Status

Closing soon

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What this contract is for

Agency: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF / FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Location: Carmel, CA
Set-aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
NAICS: 541720 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category)
Scope: Federal

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)’s Office of Biostatistics and Pharmacovigilance (OPBV)’s Division of Pharmacovigilance (DPV) is responsible for monitoring the safety of vaccines and biologics once they are approved for use under a Biologic Licensing Application (BLA) or authorized for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary services and qualified personnel needed to perform the Statement of Work.

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