8135--MEDIUM BUBBLE BAGS
ID: 36C77025Q0123Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing (326111)

PSC

PACKAGING AND PACKING BULK MATERIALS (8135)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/274c863a862c461f98b9fccc1694299f/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide Medium Bubble Bags for the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) located in Tucson, Arizona. The procurement aims to secure 288 boxes of bubble bags that meet specific technical requirements to ensure the safe transport of pharmacy items for veterans, thereby maintaining the integrity of the products during handling and delivery. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to high standards in serving veteran patients, with the first delivery scheduled for February 18, 2025, and subsequent deliveries planned through 2026. Interested vendors must respond with their capabilities and contact information by January 24, 2025, to Jennifer Knight at jennifer.knight@va.gov or by phone at 913-684-0162.

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    Jennifer KnightContract Specialist
    (913) 684-0162
    Jennifer.Knight@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice focused on Medium Bubble Bags intended for the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona. This notice serves to gather information about potential qualified sources for providing bubble bags that ensure safe transport of veterans' pharmacy items. It is important to note that this is not a solicitation for offers, and no contracts will be awarded based on this notice, which solely aims at market research. Vendors interested in participating must respond by January 24, 2025, with details including their company's capabilities and relevant contact information. The requirements specify the delivery of 288 boxes of bubble bags with particular dimensions and characteristics, including delivery timelines beginning on February 18, 2025, and continuing through 2026. Specific delivery conditions and federal holiday observances are also detailed to ensure compliance. The aim is to find a contractor that can meet the outlined specifications, highlighting the VA's commitment to maintaining high standards in serving veteran patients.
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