Tucson CMOP COAL TAR 2% SHAMPOO 240ML AND MOISTURIZING LOTION
ID: 36C77026Q0057Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for domestically manufactured pharmaceuticals, specifically COAL TAR 2% SHAMPOO and MOISTURIZING LOTION, for its Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) program in Tucson, Arizona. This market research effort aims to identify qualified small and large business manufacturers or distributors capable of supplying these products, which are essential for treating various dermatological conditions. Interested parties must respond by December 15, 2025, at 16:00 CDT, providing necessary company information and ensuring registration in SAM, with inquiries directed to Sarah Fry at sarah.fry2@va.gov or by phone at 913-758-9935. This notice does not guarantee a contract award but facilitates early information exchange.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C77026Q0057) for domestically manufactured pharmaceuticals for its Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) program in Tucson, AZ. This is not a Request for Proposal, but a market research effort to identify qualified small and large business manufacturers or distributors for COAL TAR 2% SHAMPOO (NDC-11086001102) and MOISTURIZING LOTION 240ML (NDC-00096072208). The NAICS code is 325412 (1,250 employee size standard). Interested parties must respond by December 15, 2025, at 16:00 CDT to Sarah Fry (sarah.fry2@va.gov), providing company information (including socioeconomic categories and DUNS), place of domestic manufacture, authorized distributors, average cost of common prescription quantities, and any applicable GSA/FSS/NAC schedule contract numbers. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM. This notice aims to facilitate early information exchange and does not guarantee a contract award.
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