Tucson CMOP COAL TAR 2% SHAMPOO 240ML AND MOISTURIZING LOTION
ID: 36C77026Q0057Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/00f1eae376254ecf939d79b5fbda01b4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Coal Tar 2% Shampoo and Moisturizing Lotion under Solicitation Number 36C77026Q0057, with a focus on pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and includes specific requirements such as the submission of a signed SF1449, a completed pricing schedule, and compliance with the Buy American Act. The products are essential for the treatment of various dermatological conditions among veterans, and all items must have a minimum expiration date of one year from the delivery date. Interested vendors should submit their quotes via email to Sarah Fry at sarah.fry2@va.gov by the extended deadline of January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah Fry
    (913) 758-9935
    sarah.fry2@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    S02_AMENDMENT_0001_Q0057_CO.pdf
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number 36C77026Q0057, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP, Leavenworth KS. The amendment, dated January 7, 2026, extends the deadline for receipt of offers to January 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST. It also adds "gray market language" under clause 852.212-71. The solicitation includes a price/cost schedule for Coal Tar 2% Shampoo and Moisturizing Lotion, along with their respective delivery schedules to the VA CMOP Tucson. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    S02_Pricing Schedule_Q0057.xlsx
    The CMOP - TUCSON CMOP (RFQ: 36C77026Q0057) is a federal government Request for Quotation for pharmaceutical and medical surgical supplies, specifically Coal Tar 2% Shampoo and Moisturizing Lotion. The solicitation was posted on December 18, 2025, and closes on December 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit a signed SF1449, a completed Excel spreadsheet quote, a valid State Wholesale Distributor License, and an OEM Authorization for OTC products. For non-domestic quotes, a BAA Certificate is required. All products must have an expiration date no less than one year from the delivery date, which is 10 days ARO. The RFQ is a Total Small Business Set-aside and the Buy American Act applies. Vendors should note any NDC count discrepancies or short-dated products in the comments. Quotes should be emailed to sarah.fry2@va.gov.
    S02_RFQ_36C77026Q0057.pdf
    This government solicitation (36C77026Q0057) from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines requirements for commercial pharmaceutical products, specifically Coal Tar 2% Shampoo and Moisturizing Lotion. Key aspects include detailed delivery terms, such as the right to cancel undelivered quantities and the requirement for USPS-shippable products unless otherwise specified. Vendors must provide National Drug Codes (NDCs) on a quote spreadsheet and ensure therapeutic equivalence (FDA “A” rating). The document also specifies strict barcoding standards (GS1-128 or HIBCC HIBC) for unit-of-use packages, and detailed recall procedures for both Federal Supply Schedule and Open Market procurements. Additional requirements cover product availability, pricing commitments, packaging (e.g., child-proof caps for units under 500 count), minimum 12-month expiration dates, and adherence to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) for prescription pharmaceuticals. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with various FAR clauses, including those prohibiting certain foreign telecommunications equipment and services, as well as specific unmanned aircraft systems. Invoices must be submitted electronically and include specific details for payment processing.
    S03_PRE_SOL_NOTICE_Q0057.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, CMOP Division, intends to procure Coal Tar 2% Shampoo and Moisturizing Lotion for its Tucson facility. This is a small business set-aside solicitation (RFQ: 36C77026Q0057) under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) and PSC 6505 (Drug and Biologicals). The estimated issue date is December 18, 2025, with responses due by December 29, 2025, at 4 PM CST. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their state wholesale distributor licensure, complying with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). For OTC products, OEM authorized dealer/distributor/reseller documentation is required. Solicitation packages must include a signed SF1449, pricing schedule, valid state license, OEM authorization (if applicable), and a Buy American Act certificate for non-domestic products. All submissions should be emailed to sarah.fry2@va.gov.
    SOURCES_SOUGHT_NOTICE_36C77026Q0057.pdf
    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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