6505--762_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP Tucson_36C77025Q0180 762-25-2-040-1379 -Tucson CMOP LURASIDONE
ID: 36C77025Q0180Type: 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/9600dcb7cbec44f0b884954112012227/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to supply Lurasidone HCL 20mg tablets in 30-count bottles for the Tucson CMOP facility under solicitation number 36C77025Q0180. The procurement aims to fulfill a standard requirement for essential pharmaceuticals, emphasizing compliance with the Buy American statute and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). This opportunity is critical for ensuring that veterans receive necessary medications in a timely manner, with a delivery timeframe of 10 days after receipt of order. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including a signed SF1449 cover page, price schedule in Excel format, and a completed Buy American Certificate, to Michael W McAlhaney at Michael.McAlhaney@va.gov by March 19, 2025, with an estimated award date of March 24, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael W McAlhaneyContracting Specialist
    Michael.McAlhaney@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C77025Q0180_1.docx
    This document outlines a Request for Quotes (RFQ) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for pharmaceutical supplies, specifically for Lurasidone HCL 20mg tablets in 30-count bottles. The request emphasizes a preference for U.S.-made products and mandates adherence to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) for all vendors. The RFQ contains a detailed checklist of required documentation, including a signed Standard Form 1449, price schedule in Excel, state wholesale distributor license, and a completed Buy American certificate. The delivery terms specify that products must be shippable by the United States Postal Service (USPS), and deliveries must be coordinated with the receiving facility. Vendors must provide a firm commitment of availability and pricing and ensure packaging meets all standards, including bar coding and labeling requirements. Additionally, procedures for handling product recalls and invoicing guidelines are included, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal regulations. The document serves as an essential guide for prospective contractors to ensure compliance with government acquisition policies while providing critical pharmaceutical goods to veterans' healthcare services.
    36C77025Q0180.docx
    The presolicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs outlines a requirement for procurement of pharmaceuticals, specifically Lurasidone HCL 20mg tablets, to be delivered to the Tucson CMOP facility. The solicitation number is 36C77025Q0180, with a response deadline set for March 19, 2025. It is a small business set-aside, and suppliers must comply with the Buy American statute by providing separate quotes for both domestic and foreign products. Key submission components include a signed SF1449, a price schedule in Excel format, proof of state wholesale distributor licensure, and completion of the Buy American certificate. Offers must be submitted electronically to the designated contact, Michael McAlhaney. The expected delivery timeframe is 10 days after receipt of order, and goods must be shipped at the vendor's expense. This presolicitation reflects governmental efforts to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical supply chain regulations while supporting small business participation in federal contracts.
    52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE.docx
    The "Buy American Certificate" provision (FAR 52.225-2) outlines requirements for Offerors in federal procurement to certify the domestic origin of their end products. Offerors must declare each end product's domestic status and list any foreign products, indicating their country of origin and domestic content percentage, particularly if it exceeds 55%. The document specifies definitions for terms like "commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item" and "critical component." Furthermore, Offerors are required to identify domestic products containing critical components and must adhere to evaluation policies established in part 25 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. This provision's purpose is to ensure that the government prioritizes domestic products in procurement processes, thereby supporting national manufacturing and economic interests.
    S02_Solicitation_Attachment_Pricing SpreadSheet_RFQ_36C77025Q0180.xlsx
    This document outlines a federal Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Lurasidone HCL 20mg tablets in 30-count bottles, referenced as RFQ: 36C77025Q0180. The RFQ has an expected issue date of March 12, 2025, with responses due by March 19, 2025. Award notifications are anticipated by March 24, 2025, and the delivery window is slated for April 7, 2025. All suppliers must adhere to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and provide documentation, including state wholesale distributor licenses, in compliance with federal regulations. Noncompliance will result in technical unacceptability. Required submission documents include the signed SF1449 cover page, a price schedule in Excel format, and the completed Buy American Certificate. Correspondence and documentation must be sent to designated CMOP procurement email addresses. The RFQ reflects a commitment to maintaining regulatory standards while fulfilling government procurement needs for essential pharmaceutical products.
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