RFI for Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) for Pandemic Response Program
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore industry capabilities in providing full lifecycle vendor-managed inventory (VMI) support for its Pandemic Program Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), starting with N95 respirators. This effort aims to gather market data to inform the development of a comprehensive procurement strategy. The agency expects to expand the scope beyond N95 masks to include other critical medical supplies such as surgical masks, gloves, disposable gowns, and pharmaceuticals, requiring VMI services that cover forecasting, storage, inventory management, distribution, and replenishment. This RFI, identified under solicitation number HT9427RFI26VMI and posted on June 10, 2026, serves only as an informational tool without any promise of a contract award or a future Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses are due by July 17, 2026. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 423450 and is led by the Defense Health Agency, located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Interested parties may contact Patrick M. Younkins or Jared D. Acre for additional information. The initiative is geared toward gathering insights for effective pandemic response supply management but does not involve any financial commitment by the government for submission costs.
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The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is seeking information on industry capabilities to provide full lifecycle vendor-managed inventory (VMI) support for the management of its Pandemic Program Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), beginning with N95 respirators. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to conduct market research and gather information that will help in developing a comprehensive strategy for potential future procurement.
While the initial focus is on N95 respirators, DHA anticipates expanding these efforts to include additional critical medical supplies such as surgical masks, gloves, disposable gowns, and antibiotics/pharmaceuticals. The agency is interested in understanding industry’s ability to support the full spectrum of VMI services—including forecasting, storage, inventory management, distribution, and replenishment—for these items.
This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government will not award a contract based on this RFI. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI.