MEDCOM CONTRACTING CENTER, ATTN MCAA BLDG 4197, 2107 17TH STREET, FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-5015

Q -- REQUEST FOR IDEAS, ADMINISTERING ANTHRAX VACCINE SOL MCAA-C-8314-0001 POC Contract Specialist Linda Bandy (210) 295-4551 OR Margaret Walker (210) 221-4188 FAX (210) 295-4937 (Site Code DADA10) The U.S. Army Medical Command, Contracting Center is soliciting ideas from businesses regardless of size to assist us in preparing a Statement of Work (SOW) for administering the Anthrax vaccine to all Reserve and Guard Units throughout the U.S. The information that is received from industry may be combined to establish the most effective and efficient SOW to support the Department of Defense (DOD) Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP). The total target audience is estimated to be 1.5 million. Initial efforts will focus on a delivery system in the State of Florida and includes approximately 25,000 reservists/guardsmen. The AVIP, which begins Fall 1999 and runs through 2003, covers a minimum of 900,000 reservist and guard members. DOD desires to use fixed facilities (Military, Federal, Guard, Reserve Units) and current staff whenever possible. We anticipate a combination of using fixed facilities and having a very flexible mobile team to go to designated locations. Integration and coordination with the service organizations and units is imperative. The delivery system must provide for distribution of government provided information on the shots, anticipated side effects, and procedures to follow in case of an adverse reaction. The system must provide for a method of collecting information on the shots provided and electronically updating individual medical records. The vaccine consists of injections given 2 weeks apart (0,2, and 4 weeks) followed by three additional injections at 6, 12, and 18 months from the first injection. Booster injections are required at one year intervals. The vaccine will be provided to the contractor. The contractor is responsible for storage, transshipment, and cross leveling of vaccines. Responses are due to this office not later than 6 Jan 99 and shall not exceed 10 pages. Interested businesses must contact this office in writing within 15 days from date of this notification to request an information packet to assist you in your response. Simple quality control programs and limited financial information may be requested when the formal request for proposal is issued. Posted 11/12/98 (I-SN270840). (0316)

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