RFI: Beacon Program - Medical Countermeasure (MCM) Candidate Integration and Subcontractor Management

The Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRN Defense) is seeking information from potential contractors to support the Beacon program, which aims to accelerate the identification and screening of medical countermeasure (MCM) candidates. The program will conduct targeted non-clinical, clinical, and Chemical, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) testing of MCM candidates to reduce the risk of failure in advanced development. The contractor will be responsible for managing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and maintaining a robust pipeline of MCM candidates. • The contractor should have experience with managing government contracts, including subcontractor management and vendor qualification. • The contractor should have dedicated project managers with experience in government contracts. • The contractor should have in-house regulatory experience and mechanisms in place to ensure quick award of subcontracts. • The contractor should have experience managing medical countermeasure development programs and advancing projects under the FDA Animal Rule. • The contractor should have existing relationships with in vivo testing facilities and experience managing drug development for military use.