Vape Inspection

Background
The solicitation is for a Vape Inspection contract under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, which grants the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect public health and reduce tobacco use by minors. The contract aims to inspect establishments engaged in the manufacture, assembly, preparation, compounding, processing, packing, or repacking, labeling, or relabeling, or holding of regulated tobacco products to document compliance with certain provisions of the FD&C Act.

Work Details
The contractor will provide Vape Inspections to inspect establishments engaged in the manufacture, assembly, preparation, compounding, processing, packing, or repacking, labeling, or relabeling, or holding of regulated tobacco products (manufacturers) to document compliance with certain provisions of the FD&C Act. The contract term is a total of five (5) years with five (5) one-year ordering periods. The contract will be for Commercial Services, IDIQ contract firm fixed unit prices (labor rates), and cost reimbursement line items for other direct costs and travel. The Contractor shall be capable of employing individuals who are eligible to be commissioned in accordance with Section 702(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act.

Period of Performance
The Period of Performance for the contract is from 09/10/2023 to 09/09/2028. Additionally, there are specific periods of performance for each task: Year 1: 09/10/2023 - 09/09/2024; Year 2: 09/10/2024 - 09/09/2025; Year 3: 09/10/2025 - 09/09/2026; Year 4: 09/10/2026 - 09/09/2027; Year 5: 09/10/2027 - 09/09/2028.