R706--Pharmacy Reverse Distribution
ID: 36C26024Q0959Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

All Other Support Services (561990)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to provide Pharmacy Reverse Distribution services for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The procurement aims to ensure the safe and compliant disposal of pharmaceutical products, including monthly disposal of non-returnable, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, inventory management, and the potential use of a web-based inventory tool. This contract, valued at approximately $16.5 million, will span five years from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029, with responses due by October 7, 2024, at 13:00 Pacific Time. Interested vendors should contact Jose Ronstadt at jose.ronstadt@va.gov for further details and to prepare their submissions in accordance with the solicitation requirements outlined in RFQ 36C26024Q0959.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jose E Ronstadtjose.ronstadt@va.gov
    (360) 852-9885
    jose.ronstadt@va.gov
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    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice for a federal procurement opportunity concerning Pharmacy Reverse Distribution, identified by solicitation number 36C26024Q0959. The contracting office, located at 1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, is inviting responses to the solicitation by October 7, 2024, at 13:00 Pacific Time. It has a product service code of R706 and falls under NAICS code 561990. While the notice mentions that Recovery Act funds are not applicable, it is important for bidders to refer to the detailed solicitation document for specific requirements and submission guidelines. The point of contact for this solicitation is Jose Ronstadt, and all interested vendors should prepare their submissions in accordance with the outlined criteria. The overall objective of the solicitation is to procure services related to the safe and compliant reverse distribution of pharmaceutical products.
    The document outlines a federal Request for Proposal (RFP) for reverse pharmaceutical distribution services intended for the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. The contract, valued at approximately $16.5 million, will span five years, from November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2029. The contractor is expected to provide on-site services, manage shipments of liquidation-eligible products, and ensure compliance with various regulations, including VHA Directive 1108.07. Key services include monthly disposal of non-returnable, non-hazardous pharmaceuticals, inventory management, and the option for a web-based inventory tool and secure storage solutions. Contractors must hold relevant licenses and have at least 25 years of operational experience. Invoicing will occur monthly, and payments for liquidation will be made to the designated prime vendor within 90 days of processing claims. This RFP underscores the VA's commitment to efficient pharmaceutical waste management while ensuring adherence to federal acquisition and disposal regulations.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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