Award
BPA Call #75R60226F34010
Medical Expert Services Contract for Vaccine Injury Programs
Buyer
Health Resources and Services Administration
Award Amount
$24,375.00
Ceiling
$24,375.00
Awarded
May 14, 2026
Period of Performance
May 14, 2026 – Apr 13, 2027
Identifier
75R60226F34010
NAICS
541611
This is a BPA call contract awarded to Alexander Merkler, MD PLLC, a medical practice specializing in expert health services, for support under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) and Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program (CICP). The contract falls under a blanket purchase agreement vehicle focusing on providing medical expert services related to vaccine injury cases. It is a specialized agreement contributing significantly to the administration and adjudication of vaccine injury claims, thereby supporting public health and compensation frameworks. The scope of work includes expert medical evaluations and testimony pertinent to vaccine injury compensation claims. This award was made through a call against an existing blanket purchase agreement, ensuring continuity and focused expertise without competitive bidding for the specific task order. The period of performance spans approximately one year, indicating a short-term but critical engagement aligned with ongoing program needs. The parent blanket purchase agreement was established to secure continuous expert medical support, highlighting the importance of this award in the broader acquisition strategy for vaccine injury-related services.
Description
HSB114 C 7172. VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM (VICP) / COUNTERMEASURES INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM (CICP).