Virtual Plant for a Continuous Direct Compression Process– License Package Update Service for Process Automation Software, Engineering Software, and Virtual Controller Software

The contract calls for a license maintenance service update for process automation software and SIMATIC SIPAT software, which will support a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Virtual Plant through platforms such as SIMATIC SIMIT, SIMATIC SIPAT, and PCS7 or equivalent. The base period of performance is one year, with an option to extend for an additional four years. This ensures ongoing software updates and maintenance for continuous direct compression process automation, engineering software, and virtual controller software. This opportunity is announced as a sources-sought solicitation under a total small business set-aside, managed by the FDA Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services within the Department of Health and Human Services. The work is to be performed in Silver Spring, Maryland, with submission deadlines set by late June 2026. The primary point of contact for this opportunity is Terina Hicks. This contract supports the FDA’s need to maintain up-to-date and compliant automation systems crucial for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.