TPOXX® (tecovirimat)

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited to bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Meridian Medical Technologies, Inc.
6350 Stevens Forest Road
Suite 301
Columbia Maryland
United States
21046
Nature of Requirements: 

TPOXX® (tecovirimat)

H1020-203092/A

Telephone No. - (   )    -     (    )

Purpose of ACAN:

Public Services and Procurement Canada proposes to negotiate a contract with Meridian Medical Technologies Inc. on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada for the purchase of TPOXX®.

Definition of Requirement:

TPOXX® is a therapeutic drug used for the treatment of human smallpox disease. PHAC is responsible for preparing for the potential introduction of smallpox to the general Canadian population. To counter the validated threat of smallpox, PHAC must procure and maintain a stockpile of a drug to treat smallpox.

Estimated Quantities:

Firm Year 1 = 3,700 adult treatment courses
Firm Year 2 = 7,400 adult treatment courses
Firm Year 3 = 7,400 adult treatment courses
Option Year 1 = Up to 7,400 adult treatment courses
Option Year 2 = Up to 7,400 adult treatment courses

Term of Contract:

The period of the contract will be from contract award to March 31, 2023, with the option to extend the contract by up to two (2) additional one-year periods.

Evaluation Criteria:

1) The drug must have current regulatory approval by one of the following organizations: Health Canada (HC), the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), or the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

2) The drug must be for the treatment of human smallpox disease caused by variola virus, as approved by either HC, the FDA, EMA, or MHRA.

3) The product must be stable when stored at 20°C to 25°C, with a minimum of seven years of approved shelf life from the date of manufacture of the final drug product when stored within the approved temperature range.

4) The Vendor must supply the initial requirement of 3,700 adult treatment courses of TPOXX® (600 mg orally twice daily for 14 days) with a delivery date between October 2020 and March 2021, with at least 5 years of shelf life.

Delivery:

On or before March 31, 2021 for the firm quantity for Firm Year 1. As and when required for the remaining quantities.

Limited Tendering Reason:

In accordance with Government Contract Regulations (GCRs Part 1 - Conditions of Contract Entry - Bids - 6.(d)) Meridian Medical Technologies Inc, is the only known supplier of a licensed therapeutic drug used for the treatment of human smallpox disease with either HC, the FDA, EMA, or MHRA.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting officer identified above.

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The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.