6505--Contingency requirement for compounding hazardous and non-hazardous medications
ID: 36C25626Q0202Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7fa69e5127b4421b8c22a0c313ddc393/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified contractors to provide contingency compounding services for hazardous and non-hazardous medications at the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of supplying all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation for the compounding of medications, adhering to FDA and USP standards. This service is critical for ensuring timely access to compounded medications for veterans, with the contract anticipated to be a firm-fixed price, Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity for one year. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, addressing specific capability questions and providing relevant documentation to Contract Specialist Eugene Jackson at eugene.jackson2@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eugene JacksonContract Specialist
    (832) 352-2915
    eugen.jackson2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25626Q0202.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 16, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for contingency compounding services of hazardous and non-hazardous medications for the Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX. The purpose is to identify qualified contractors capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, supplies, equipment, and transportation. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity for one year. Services include aseptic compounding at an FDA 503A compliant facility, adherence to USP 797, USP 800, and federal laws, and timely delivery of compounded medications. Contractors must respond by December 5, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, addressing specific questions regarding capabilities, business size, certifications (e.g., small business, SDVOSB), and existing government contracts. This RFI is for market research to determine potential set-asides and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.
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