6505--760_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP Leavenworth_36C77025Q0202 760-25-2-050-0921 OM PHARM A1325, A0606 EMERGENCY (VA-25-00066272)
ID: 36C77025Q0202Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9b8f433f6aeb440cb4f86d43857aaa9b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure pharmaceutical services through the National CMOP Contracting Office, specifically under Solicitation 36C77025Q0202. This procurement involves the awarding of contracts for pharmaceuticals, with a total of two awards made amounting to $53,856, which includes one line item awarded to JANZ Corporation and two line items awarded to Independent Pharmacy Cooperative. The awarded contracts are crucial for supporting the healthcare needs of veterans, ensuring they receive necessary medications in a timely manner. Interested vendors can reach out to Jeffrey A. Blackard at Jeffrey.Blackard@va.gov or by phone at (913) 684-0142 for further details, with responses to the solicitation due by April 16, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jeffrey A BlackardTCF Intern
    jeffrey.blackard@va.gov
    Files
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    36C77025Q0202_1.docx
    The document outlines a contract solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, for pharmaceutical supplies. Interested vendors must submit their offers by April 16, 2025. The solicitation specifies that this opportunity is unrestricted, emphasizing a preference for U.S.-made products. Vendors must provide a signed Standard Form 1449 and complete additional requirements, such as a price schedule and compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Key points include delivery terms requiring products to be shippable by USPS, upkeep of specified therapeutic equivalence codes, and stringent requirements on barcoding and packaging. The notice also addresses invoice submission protocols, electronic payment requirements, and the consequences of failing to comply with the terms. In case of drug recalls, vendors have specific notification duties to follow. The document serves as a comprehensive guideline for vendors in regard to the conditions under which the government will procure pharmaceutical products, ensuring compliance with various regulations and emphasizing transparency and accountability in government contracting practices.
    36C77025Q0202_3.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice regarding Solicitation 36C77025Q0202, focusing on pharmaceuticals within the National CMOP Contracting Office. The contracting office is situated in Leavenworth, Kansas, with responses due by April 16, 2025. This notice does not involve Recovery Act funds and identifies the relevant product service code as 6505 and NAICS code as 325412. Two awards have been made totaling $53,856, with JANZ Corporation receiving one line item and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative receiving two line items. The point of contact for this solicitation is Jeffrey A. Blackard, reachable via email or phone. This document serves as a formal communication to inform potential vendors about the awarded contracts, their respective values, and the details surrounding the solicitation process, highlighting the government's ongoing procurement activities for pharmaceutical services.
    36C77025Q0202.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a presolicitation notice for an emergency procurement of pharmaceuticals required at the VA CMOP facility in Leavenworth, KS. The solicitation number is 36C77025Q0202, with a response due by April 16, 2025. Contractors are expected to supply specified medications, including Amlodipine and Benazepril capsules, with delivery expected within 10 days after receipt of order (ARO). This solicitation is set aside for small businesses, and all offers must comply with the Buy American statute, requiring domestic sourcing or a separate quote for foreign products. Vendors are instructed to submit their quotes in spreadsheet format along with required documentation, including a signed solicitation cover page (SF1449), a state wholesale distributor license, and a completed Buy American certificate. The agency emphasizes the importance of monitoring the Contract Opportunities site for updates and changes. Submitted quotations must detail confirmed quantities and be sent via email to the provided point of contact. This notice is an integral part of the federal process to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements while fulfilling urgent healthcare needs for veterans.
    52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE.docx
    The document outlines the Buy American Certificate provision regarding federal procurement. It mandates that Offerors certify that their end products are domestic, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Offerors must enumerate foreign end products and specify their country of origin, along with details such as whether these products contain over 55% domestic content, except for commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) items. The definition of critical components and other key terms are referenced from the applicable FAR regulation. The document includes sections to list both foreign end products and domestic end products containing critical components, emphasizing compliance with federal evaluation procedures in line with part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Overall, the purpose is to ensure that government contracts promote the use of American-made products, thereby supporting domestic industry through strict adherence to procurement standards.
    S02_Solicitation_Attachment_Pricing SpreadSheet_RFQ_36C77025Q0202.xlsx
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) regarding the supply of prescription medications, specifically Amlodipine/Benzapril capsules, for the Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. The RFQ, identified as 36C77025Q0202, is to be issued on April 9, 2025, with a submission deadline of April 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM CST. The expected awarding date is April 21, 2025, and delivery is required by May 5, 2025. Suppliers must comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), providing state wholesale distributor licensure and other necessary compliance documents. The submission requirements include a signed solicitation cover page (SF1449), a price schedule in Excel format, and a completed Buy American certificate. The communication pertaining to submissions must occur via specified emails to several VA CMOP (Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy) departments, with clear preferences for electronic documentation formats. The emphasis is placed on meeting safety and regulatory compliance regarding the supply of medications to mitigate risks in the drug supply chain.
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