6505--541-26-1-778-0004 PET Radiopharmaceutical - Nuclear Med - Kent CBOC, CLE
ID: 36C25026Q0202Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/00ec0fe1c9e44ca495ee854c85bed190/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide PET radiopharmaceuticals, including F18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), Sodium Fluoride (NaF), and Copper Dotatate (Cu-64), for the Kent Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) within the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System. The contractor must ensure timely delivery of unit-dose radiopharmaceutical products, adhering to strict quality control measures and compliance with federal and state regulations, including FDA and NRC standards. These radiopharmaceuticals are critical for patient care in nuclear medicine, emphasizing the importance of reliable and efficient service delivery. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically by January 9, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST, and direct any inquiries to Contract Specialist Robert Blasko at robert.blasko@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert BlaskoContracting Officer
    (216) 447-8300
    robert.blasko@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25026Q0202_1.docx
    This Presolicitation Notice, RFQ 36C25026Q0202, is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, for PET Radiopharmaceutical services for the Nuclear Medicine Department at the Kent VA Clinic in Ohio. The solicitation seeks quotes from authorized distributors capable of providing all required items, with no partial quotes accepted. Vendors must possess all necessary licensure. Responses are due by January 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST, via email to Robert.Blasko@va.gov, with questions due by January 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. The government will not compensate for information submitted in response to this RFQ.
    36C25026Q0202.docx
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, for the procurement of PET radiopharmaceuticals and associated handling/delivery services for the VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, Kent VA Clinic. The solicitation, number 36C25026Q0202, is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1300 employees. The contract includes provisions for various radioisotopes such as FDG PET, Dotatate Cu-64, Neuraceq, and Sodium Fluoride (NaF F18). Key contract clauses cover inspection/acceptance, payment terms, electronic invoice submission, and prohibitions against certain foreign telecommunications equipment, services, and unmanned aircraft systems. Offers are due by January 9, 2026, at 09:00 AM EST, and must be submitted electronically. The document outlines detailed instructions for offerors, including technical descriptions, pricing, and required representations and certifications.
    Attachment 1 - SOW and QASP 26AP0049 01062026.pdf
    The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System seeks a contractor to provide F18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), Sodium Fluoride (NaF), and Copper, Dotatate (CU 64) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Imaging Radiopharmaceutical Isotopes for patient care. The contractor must deliver unit-dose radiopharmaceutical products, including routine and emergent orders, with emergent deliveries requiring a 120-minute response time from a location within a 45-minute drive of the VA. Key requirements include specific delivery schedules, proper labeling, waste disposal, quality control, and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., FDA, NRC, USP). The contract emphasizes adherence to quality standards, personnel qualifications, and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to monitor performance. Invoicing will be monthly, in arrears, with detailed itemization. The QASP outlines performance standards for timeliness, accuracy, and product quality, with incentives/disincentives tied to past performance and potential non-renewal.
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