This is a public tender notice from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for the continuation of the Chemistry Center for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CC4CARB). The contract involves the design, synthesis, in vitro testing, and distribution of chemical libraries targeting gram-negative bacterial pathogens and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Key areas include library design, compound synthesis, compound testing, and compound management, along with project management. Proposals are to be submitted electronically via the NIAID Electronic Contract Proposal Submission (ECPS) website. The solicitation will be available electronically on April 08, 2026. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value. Evaluation will be based on technical plan/approach, technical personnel, project management, and facilities/equipment/resources, with additional considerations for price, past performance, and subcontracting program. Electronic and information technology accessibility (Section 508) is also a requirement.
The anticipated period of performance for the base period of this contract is February 1, 2027, through January 31, 2028. Option periods may extend this performance through January 31, 2035. The contract states, The contractor shall submit a final report by the last day of the contract.
The bid notice states, The contractor must submit invoices to the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www. ***. *. * with a copy of the invoice to the approving official, as directed below. It also mentions a two-way match for invoice matching and details on discount for prompt payment in Section I, Clause ****.
The bid notice states, The government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose proposals represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation.
The bid notice outlines several qualification criteria, including the appropriateness and adequacy of the proposed technical plan/approach, technical personnel (education, training, experience, expertise), project management plan, and facilities, equipment, and resources. Past performance and subcontracting program evaluation are also considered.
The bid notice mentions that Noncompliance with the DURC policy or with this article may result in suspension, debarment or termination for default. It also states that The failure of any contractor or subcontractor to comply in good faith with FAR clause **** be a material breach of such contract or subcontract and subject to the remedies reserved to the government under FAR clause ****, entitled, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan.