Notice of Intent- To Issue a Limited Sources Acquisition for Surgical Masks Manufactured in the U.S. or its Outlying Areas

Title: Notice of Intent- To Issue a Limited Sources Acquisition for Surgical Masks Manufactured in the U.S. or its Outlying Areas The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)/Division of Strategic National Stockpile (DSNS) intends to negotiate a limited sources acquisition under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-3 Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services, paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (b) (1) (iv) (A), for the procurement of approximately 381 million (including optional quantities) Surgical Masks to be used in healthcare settings. The surgical masks must be 510(k) compliant and meet the technical specifications. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-3 paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and (b) (1) (iv) (A), this action will be limited to manufacturers providing products manufactured within the United States or its outlying areas. Even though sources are being limited, the requirement will be competed to the maximum extent practicable; it is anticipated that a solicitation will be posted to the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE), sam.gov, classified under NAICS code 339113 with a size standard of 750 employees. Any producer or manufacturer that meets these requirements and the product specifications and other factors listed in the solicitation will be eligible to propose. Multiple awards are planned. The specifications and Evaluation Criteria will be provided in the solicitation. The Government will perform evaluations based on the Offeror's response to the solicitation. For purposes of eligibility for award for this acquisition, the offeror must be a producer or manufacturer providing items manufactured in the U.S. or its outlying areas, which means items assembled in the U.S. or its territories or tribal locations, that results in an end product where the cost of domestic components must exceed 55 percent of the cost of all the components. Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into an end product. A domestic component means one that is manufactured/sourced in the United States, or its territories or tribal locations. This is a notice of intent and is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. No solicitation is currently available. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted. Any questions or comments should be directed via e-mail ONLY to dsnssolicitations@cdc.gov. A determination to respond to questions or comments submitted in response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Federal Government. Thank you for your interest. The mission of the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is to save lives and protect Americans from 21st Century health security threats. ASPR leads the nation's medical and public health preparedness for, response to, and recovery from disasters and public health emergencies. ASPR collaborates with hospitals, healthcare coalitions, biotech firms, community members, state, local, tribe, and territorial governments and other partners across the country to improve readiness and response capabilities.