Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Commercial Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) Purchase Order for Metabolism-Qualified Cryopreserved Human Hepatocytes

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in Rockville, MD
  • Industry: Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing

Contract Details

Notice ID
CDER-2026-132690
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Office
FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
Posted Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Response Deadline
Friday, May 29, 2026
PSC Code
6505
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Rockville, MD, 20852
Status
Active

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intends to award a Sole Source firm-fixed-price commercial Purchase Order (PO) to BioIVT, LLC (BioIVT), 1450 South Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD, 21227, for the Purchase of Metabolism-Qualified Cryopreserved Human Hepatocytes in accordance with the authority under FAR RFO Part 6.103-1 , Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. BioIVT is the only known source capable of providing metabolism-qualified cryopreserved human hepatocytes meeting the required donor characteristics, viability thresholds, and metabolic activity specifications necessary to support continuity of the FDA research study. A Sources Sought notice was previously posted on SAM.gov and no capability statements or responses were receiv

Why This Opportunity Matters

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for biological product (except diagnostic) manufacturing with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Rockville, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.