Opportunity

SAM #REDD

RFI: Repurposing Specialized Drug Delivery Manufacturing Equipment (BARDA)

Buyer

ASPR BARDA

Posted

June 29, 2026

Respond By

July 23, 2026

Identifier

REDD

NAICS

541714, 333249, 423450

This opportunity from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), BARDA, seeks industry input on repurposing specialized equipment originally used for manufacturing a novel emergency autoinjector platform. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) - BARDA - ASPR / DAAPPO / BARDA DCMA - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Mikron Corp Denver - Wilco AG - Aktiv Pharma Group - Mettler-Toledo - Mark 10 - Capital Recovery Group - MacTec - Fluke - Flexicon - Products/Equipment Requested: - Custom Mini Cells for assembly (multiple types) - Fill/Seal Stations and Upgrades - Bubble/Burst Testers - Laser Marking Systems and Profilers - Weigh Stations (Mettler-Toledo, various part numbers) - Laminar Flow Hoods (multiple part numbers, Capital Recovery Group) - Force Sensors and Gauges (Mark 10, various part numbers) - Cleaning Equipment (RPT Cleaning Cube, CyClean Web Cleaner) - Lab Oven (FO19070.110) - Peristaltic Pump (Flexicon PF7) - Particle Counter (Fluke-985) - Manual Assembly Presses (in-house constructed) - Temperature & Humidity OTA Nodes - Quantities: - Most items are single units; some items (e.g., Laminar Flow Hoods, Force Gauges) have multiple units - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment is highly specialized, often custom-built or constructed from automation components - Focus on advanced mechanical, inspection, and assembly equipment for drug delivery device manufacturing - Seeking transformative approaches for repurposing this equipment for new uses - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted - The government is requesting innovative solutions for repurposing this equipment, with further details to be provided at award.

Description

The BARDA CBRN Division, Chemical MCM Program seeks input from industry, academia, and other stakeholders regarding transformative approaches that will repurpose specialized equipment that was originally customized to manufacture an emergency autoinjector platform, featuring a novel glass-free, collapsible, primary drug container (PDC), made from high barrier films. This equipment includes specific items that involve handling, cleaning, forming the Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film in specific conformations, placement into a pre-assembly configuration, fill, and finishing the sealing of the primary drug cartridge. Details are included in the GFE .pdf document. Specific Information about the equipment and the PDC will be supplied at time of award.

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