What does Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq do?

The Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq, operating under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to advancing biomedical preparedness and response capabilities for public health emergencies. Its core mission centers on accelerating the development, validation, and scalable production of medical countermeasures against biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats. Strategic priorities include the rapid innovation of diagnostic assays, vaccine platforms, and biological product manufacturing processes, with particular emphasis on pandemic readiness, radiation countermeasures, and advanced in vivo testing models. The agency prioritizes research and development in biotechnology and life sciences to enable next-generation medical solutions that can be rapidly deployed during crises. Procurement patterns reveal a strong focus on R&D services supporting biomedical innovation, particularly in assay development, vaccine seed lot preservation, and nonclinical model standardization. The agency frequently issues presolicitations and sources-sought notices to engage industry early in the product lifecycle, leveraging flexible contracting mechanisms to support high-risk, high-reward scientific endeavors. Contracts often span preclinical validation, process development, and stability testing, reflecting an end-to-end approach to medical countermeasure readiness. Industry preferences are heavily skewed toward research and development in biotechnology (NAICS 541714), with additional demand for pharmaceutical manufacturing, blood product sourcing, and specialized testing laboratories. While set-aside preferences are minimal, the agency actively seeks innovative small businesses and academic partners capable of delivering rapid, scalable solutions under urgent timelines. Vendor relationships are built around scientific rigor, regulatory alignment, and the ability to operate under accelerated development pathways. Organized within the federal preparedness architecture, the agency operates nationally with no fixed physical footprint, coordinating contracts across academic, commercial, and government laboratories. It utilizes a mix of Other Transaction Authorities, SBIR/STTR mechanisms, and standard FAR-based contracts to enable agile acquisition of cutting-edge biomedical technologies.

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Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

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What set-aside programs does Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq use?

Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq uses 2 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

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Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq

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The Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq, operating under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response within the Department of Health and Human Services, is dedicated to advancing biomedical preparedness and response capabilities for public health emergencies. Its core mission centers on accelerating the development, validation, and scalable production of medical countermeasures against biological, chemical, radiological, and nuclear threats.

Company	Total Awards	Contracts
CHIMERIX, INC. NC 27713-5246 USA	$679.6M	1
SANOFI PASTEUR INC. Swiftwater PA 18370 USA	$79.8M	1
MARINUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. Radnor PA USA	$51.5M	1
PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Cambridge MA 02138 USA	$3.2M	1
PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE Boston MA 02115 USA	$0	1

Aspr Barda Division Contracts Management & Acq

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High Performance Antigen Diagnostics

Multiplexed Analyte Detection System Development

Signal Amplification and Detection Strategy Development

Manufacturing Scalability and Commercialization Strategy

High-Sensitivity Antigen Detection Technology Development

Portable Diagnostic Device Engineering and Miniaturization

Assay Development for Superior Understanding of Response and Efficacy (ASSURE)

Regulatory & Commercialization Strategy Consulting

Minimally Invasive Sample Collection & Stabilization System Integration

Multiplexed Immune Assay Development for CBRN Threats

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