Virtual Plant for a Continuous Direct Compression Process– License Package Update Service for Process Automation Software, Engineering Software, and Virtual Controller Software

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Pharmaceutical Quality and Research (OPQR) is seeking market information for license maintenance and software update services. These services support a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Virtual Plant that uses a Continuous Direct Compression Process. The scope includes process automation, engineering, and virtual controller software, specifically the SIMATIC SIMIT, SIMATIC SIPAT, and PCS7 platforms. The FDA Office of Acquisitions and Grants Services is evaluating small business availability for a contract with a one-year base period and four one-year options. This phase includes gathering feedback on technical specifications and the proposed CLIN structure. Work will take place in Silver Spring, Maryland. The FDA Office of Pharmaceutical Quality and Research (OPQR) is identifying sources for license maintenance and software updates for its Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Virtual Plant. Maintenance and updates for process automation, engineering, and virtual controller software within the FDA's Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Virtual Plant.