Special Notice to Industry on Developments per the Make PPE in America Act

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the Office of Management and Budget's Made in America Office, has issued a Special Notice to Industry regarding developments related to the Make PPE in America Act. This notice signals the formation and ongoing efforts of an interagency working group tasked with implementing the Act, which aims to support and expand domestic production of personal protective equipment (PPE). The notice, posted on December 16, 2023, outlines preliminary information and directs interested parties to an attached document for further details. This interagency group plans to release a more comprehensive informational white paper in the first quarter of 2024, intended to provide additional guidance and updates on the implementation framework and related procurement strategies. Although specific procurement opportunities and set-aside details are not yet provided, the effort highlights the federal government’s commitment to strengthening supply chains and ensuring the availability of domestically manufactured PPE to meet public health needs.