6505--Bumetanide Tablets (VA-26-00011200)
ID: 36E79725R0068Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC PHARMACEUTICALS (36E797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking proposals for the supply of Bumetanide Tablets through its Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) Programs, which will serve VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities. The contract will consist of a one-year base period with four additional one-year options, requiring offerors to provide pricing for all five line items and option years, including a 0.5% Cost Recovery Fee. Bumetanide Tablets are critical medications used in the treatment of various medical conditions, and compliance with FDA cGMP standards, unique NDC numbers, barcoding requirements, and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is mandatory for successful bidders. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to November 20, 2025, at 2:30 PM CT, and may contact Contract Specialist Andrew J. Cazares at Andrew.Cazares@va.gov for further information.

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    Andrew J CazaresContract Specialist
    Andrew.Cazares@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center issued Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36E79725R0068, extending the deadline for receipt of offers. The original deadline of November 13, 2025, has been extended to November 20, 2025, at 2:30 PM CT. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. This amendment, signed by Contracting Officer Andrew J. Cazares, ensures that potential offerors have additional time to submit their proposals for this federal government RFP.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center intends to issue an unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79725R0068 for Bumetanide Tablets. This procurement aims to secure an uninterrupted supply for the VA (including Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies and State Veterans Homes), Department of Defense, Bureau of Prisons, Indian Health Service, and Federal Health Care Center. The contract will be for one year with four optional one-year periods, with distribution through the VA and DoD Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs. Offerors must provide drugs with unique NDC numbers and labels. The solicitation is expected around October 30, 2025, with a tentative closing date of November 13, 2025. The estimated annual requirements include various dosages and package sizes of Bumetanide tablets. All interested parties should monitor sam.gov for updates, and inquiries can be directed to Andrew J. Cazares.
    This government solicitation (36E79725R0068) outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Bumetanide Tablets, to be supplied through Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) Programs for VA, DoD, IHS, and BOP facilities. The contract will be a one-year base period with four one-year options. Offerors must provide prices for all five line items and all option years, including a 0.5% Cost Recovery Fee. Key requirements include adherence to FDA cGMP status, unique 11-digit NDC numbers for products, barcoding standards (GS1-128 or HIBCC), and compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Successful contractors must establish business-to-business agreements with PPVs and adhere to strict backorder protocols. Offers for "covered drugs" must have an existing Master Agreement and Pharmaceutical Pricing Agreement with the VA.
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