Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contracts
The Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov. Below are the ones open right now, what Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response buys, how much of its money goes to small businesses, and who wins its work.
- Open contracts now
- 7
- Contract spending, FY2026
- $3.1 billion
- Share to small businesses
- 20%
Open Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contracts, due soonest
- BARDA Device Development for Scientists Training
Due in 4 daysOct 9, 2026
- Request of Proposals (RFP) - BARDA Vaccine Medical Countermeasures for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response
✦ BARDA (the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, part of HHS) wants one or more contractors to keep supporting pandemic influenza vaccine countermeasures,…
Due in 25 daysOct 30, 2026
- Request for Proposals (RFP) - BARDA Vaccine Medical Countermeasures for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness & Response
Due in 46 daysNov 20, 2026
- BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA-22-100-SOL-00003
Due in 378 daysOct 18, 2027
- BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA-22-100-SOL-00003
Due in 378 daysOct 18, 2027
- BARDA DRIVe EZ-BAA (EZBAA - 22-100-SOL-00003)
✦ BARDA (the HHS biomedical advanced research agency) runs an open-ended 'Easy Broad Agency Announcement' that funds research projects in many health-security areas of interest.
Due in 378 daysOct 18, 2027
See all 7 open Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contracts →
What Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is buying right now
NAICS codes on Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's open notices. Each notice's code sets the size standard for who counts as small.
| Code | Industry | Open now |
|---|---|---|
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | 6 |
| 611430 | Professional and Management Development Training | 1 |
Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contract spending by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $6.4 billion |
| FY2025 | $1.4 billion |
| FY2026 | $3.1 billion |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
The federal fiscal year starts October 1, so FY2027 began October 1, 2026.
What Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response spends the most on
Industries with the most Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contract dollars over the last three fiscal years:
| NAICS | Industry | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 541714 | Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) | $5 billion |
| 325412 | Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing | $2.6 billion |
| 325414 | Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing | $1.1 billion |
| 236210 | Industrial Building Construction | $469.2 million |
| 541715 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $339.8 million |
| 811210 | Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | $273.1 million |
| 541611 | Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services | $248.5 million |
| 339112 | Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing | $176.6 million |
Small business contracts at Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response
About 20% of Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses. The government-wide goal is 23%.
Dollars awarded under each kind of set-aside in the same period:
- Small business: $112.2 million
- 8(a): $12.8 million
- Women-owned: $35,200
Set-asides on Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's open notices right now:
- No set-aside (full and open): 6
- Total small business set-aside: 1
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Who wins Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contracts
Companies with the most Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contract dollars over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Company | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Advanced Technology International | $2.7 billion |
| Seqirus Inc | $545 million |
| Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg Inc. | $475.9 million |
| Bavarian Nordic a/S | $463.4 million |
| Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Institute, Inc. (the) | $356.9 million |
| Emergent Biosolutions Canada Inc | $355.5 million |
| Amgen USA Inc | $345.8 million |
| Alvogen, Inc. | $284.8 million |
| Agiliti Health Inc | $272.7 million |
| START2 Group, Inc. | $227.1 million |
Large primes subcontract part of their work to small businesses. Look up any small business's registration with the free CAGE code and UEI lookup.
Where Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's open work is
By place of performance, the most open Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contracts are in District of Columbia.
- District of Columbia: 3 open
Frequently asked questions
How do I find Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contract opportunities?
The Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response posts its contract opportunities on SAM.gov, the free official site. 7 are open right now. You can search them here by NAICS code, set-aside and state, and set up a free email alert for new ones.
How much does Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response spend on contracts?
The Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response obligated about $3.1 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov. About 20% of its contract dollars over the last three fiscal years went to small businesses.
Who are Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response's biggest contractors?
Over the last three fiscal years, the companies with the most Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response contract dollars were Advanced Technology International, Seqirus Inc and Emergent Product Development Gaithersburg Inc., per USAspending.gov. Smaller firms often work as their subcontractors.
Who do I talk to about small business contracts at Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response?
Federal law requires every agency with buying power to have an Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), sometimes called the Office of Small Business Programs. Its staff help small businesses understand what the agency buys and how. Free counseling is also available from APEX Accelerators.
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