6515--USP 797/800 Compliance Monitoring Subscription
ID: 36C26325Q0514Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0cf7af3e52eb469fae739d8abb8c0ef0/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide a web-based software solution for compliance monitoring with USP Chapters 797 and 800, which govern sterile compounding practices. The software must cater to the needs of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, featuring customizable task templates, training modules, alert notifications for overdue tasks, and comprehensive reporting capabilities, while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. This contract, structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement, is set to commence in June 2025 for a base year with options for four additional years, and interested vendors are encouraged to express their interest by contacting Contract Specialist Emanuel Nevarez at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov by the response deadline of March 12, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Emanuel NevarezContract Specialist
    (320) 255-6354
    emanuel.nevarez@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0514.docx
    This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines the intention to award a sole source contract for USP 797/800 Compounding Sterile Products Documentation Software to Pharmacy OneSource, INC. The contract will support the Veteran Integrated Service Network 23 (VISN23) and is justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR regulations. The contracting office is located in St. Cloud, MN, with a response deadline of March 12, 2025. The notice indicates that market research confirms that Pharmacy OneSource has an existing federal contract capable of fulfilling the required compliance monitoring subscriptions. Although this is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, responsible vendors are encouraged to express their interest in providing related services, accompanied by documentation of their capabilities and relevant FSS contract numbers, via email to the Contracting Specialist, Emanuel Nevarez. This summary serves as a preemptive notice regarding potential procurement actions concerning essential software services for the VA's pharmacy operations, emphasizing the government's priority to utilize existing sources while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.
    P09 V23 USP 797 800 SOW Draft 1.docx
    The VISN 23 Pharmacy Services seeks a contractor to provide a web-based software solution for documenting compliance with USP Chapters 797 and 800, which govern sterile compounding practices. The software must support all users, including pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, by offering features such as customizable task templates, training modules, alert notifications for overdue tasks, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. The system should enable real-time monitoring of quality assurance data and be compatible with federal security requirements, ensuring no Protected Health Information is recorded. Required training for pharmacy staff will focus on system functionality and quality assurance practices. The contract, structured as a firm-fixed-price agreement, will commence in June 2025 for a base year, with options for four additional years. The proposal emphasizes the importance of implementing a user-friendly and compliant software program to enhance the safety and efficiency of sterile compounding processes within VISN 23 facilities.
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