The CDC seeks manufacturers of pediatric vaccines to supply vaccines through the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, which provides federally supported vaccines to a defined group of children up to age 18, including Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, American Indian/Alaska Native, and underinsured children receiving care at certain clinics. Health providers enrolled via states receive free vaccines through this program. Resulting contracts allow VFC and Section 317 funds to purchase vaccines at prices below commercial marketplace levels, and awardees may also buy additional vaccine using state/local funds for non-eligible children. Only manufacturers as defined under 42 U.S.C. § 1396s—those who manufacture, import, process, or distribute a vaccine under their label—are eligible to bid. The program aims to prevent disease and achieve higher immunization coverage through cost-effective vaccination.

The CDC seeks to award contracts to manufacturers for the purchase of standard pediatric vaccines under the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This program provides federally supported vaccines to eligible children, including those who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, American Indian/Alaska Native, or underinsured when receiving care at qualifying health centers. The contracts aim to secure vaccine prices below commercial market rates, while awardees may also purchase additional doses using state or local funds for non-eligible children. Offerors must be pediatric vaccine manufacturers as defined under the relevant federal statute, covering entities that manufacture, import, process, or distribute vaccines under their own label.