The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center is preparing to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79724R0024 for the procurement of Prasugrel HCL tablets, specifically in 5mg and 10mg 30-count bottles. The contract aims to secure a reliable supply for the VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), covering a contract period of one year with four optional extensions. Suppliers must provide products with unique National Drug Codes (NDC) and specific packaging requirements that include safety caps and appropriate bottle dimensions. The anticipated issuance of the RFP is set for on or around September 17, 2024, with offers due by October 1, 2024. Estimated annual requirements include approximately 80,262 bottles of the 10mg tablets and 4,724 bottles of the 5mg tablets. Interested vendors are encouraged to stay updated via SAM.gov, as the solicitation will be electronically available, and all inquiries should be directed to the contract specialist, Matthew Poulin.
This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the procurement of pharmaceutical products, specifically Prasugrel Hydrochloride (HCL) tablets. The RFP specifies requirements for offerors, including submission of prices for the base year and four optional one-year periods, compliance with federal regulations, and the provision of unique National Drug Code (NDC) numbers.
Key elements highlight the implementation of a 0.5% cost recovery fee embedded within offered prices, outlining comprehensive delivery terms, safety cap specifications, and barcoding requirements for pharmaceutical packaging. The document emphasizes that the awarded contract will obligate the contractor to supply medications to various government agencies under the VA and Department of Defense's Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs, ensuring adequate stock and compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
The reporting of quarterly sales and adherence to cGMP standards are stressed to guarantee accountability and regulatory compliance. The solicitation requires potential contractors to provide evidence of their manufacturing and distribution capabilities while also outlining the process for evaluating bids based on established criteria. Overall, the document aims to establish a reliable supply chain for pharmaceuticals in support of veterans and related healthcare providers.
The document is an amendment to Solicitation 36E79724R0024, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Its primary purpose is to extend the submission deadline for offers from October 1, 2024, to October 8, 2024, at 2:30 PM Central Standard Time. The amendment specifies that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. It outlines the procedures for offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment, emphasizing that failure to do so by the specified date may result in rejection of their offer. This document exemplifies the administrative process associated with federal Requests for Proposals (RFPs), ensuring clarity and maintaining fairness in competitive bidding by allowing an additional timeframe for potential bidders to prepare and submit their proposals.