Opportunity
SAM #75D30126D21629
Award for Merck Pediatric Vaccine Storage, Rotation, and Distribution Services
Buyer
CDC Office of Acquisition Services
Posted
September 14, 2026
Identifier
75D30126D21629
NAICS
493120
This award notice details a contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for specialized vaccine storage and management services. - Government Buyer: - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Office of Acquisition Services - National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases - OEM Highlight: - Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC (Merck) - Vendors: - Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Storage, rotation, and distribution services for stockpiled pediatric vaccines manufactured by Merck - No specific product part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on service for Merck-manufactured pediatric vaccines - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Merck is the sole manufacturer capable of providing these services due to their unique ability to maintain proper vaccine shelf life - Award made on an other-than-full-and-open competition basis - Firm Fixed Price contract - No specific calendar dates or period of performance details provided
Description
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Financial Resources {OFR), Office of Acquisition Services (OAS), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases {NCIRD) in accordance with FAR 12.102, intened to award a contract on an other-than-full-and-open competition basis as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) commercial contract to Merck Sharp and Doh me LLC, 126 East Lincoln Ave., Rahway, NJ 07065 to provide storage, rotation, and distribution services for stockpiled pediatric vaccines manufactured by Merck Sharp and Dohme Corporation.
The Government has awarded contract 75D30126D21629 to Merck Sharpe and Dohme LLC on 14 September 2026 as only the vaccine manufacture can store and rotate the vaccine to maintain proper shelf life. Merck has demonstrated the necessary capacity and credit to fulfill the requirements of this Government acquisition as they have performed these type of services before.