6505--Radiopharmaceuticals (STX)
ID: 36C25725R0019Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

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Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f6cb29ef08ea4fd08add153a988253c1/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting proposals for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System located in San Antonio, Texas. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying both low and high energy radiopharmaceuticals essential for diagnosis and treatment in Nuclear Medicine Imaging, with a delivery period from January 11, 2025, to January 10, 2028. This procurement is critical for ensuring timely and effective healthcare services for veterans, adhering to stringent regulatory standards, and maintaining a consistent supply of necessary medical products. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by January 7, 2025, to Contract Specialist Vance Farrell at vance.farrell@va.gov, with a guaranteed minimum contract value of $10,000.

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    Vance FarrellContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6379
    vance.farrell@va.gov
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    36C25725R0019_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting proposals for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System located in San Antonio, Texas. Solicitation number 36C25725R0019 is open for unrestricted competition, with responses due by January 7, 2025. The selected contractor will supply specified radiopharmaceuticals over a delivery period from January 11, 2025, to January 10, 2028. Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical and past performance being significantly more important than price alone. Offerors are required to meet multiple conditions, including providing relevant licenses, past performance references, and pricing information. The submission must be made electronically, adhering to email size restrictions. The anticipated minimum contract value is set at $10,000. Additionally, inquiries about the RFP should be directed to the specified contact, Vance Farrell, by January 3, 2025. This solicitation reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring the availability of radiopharmaceuticals for veterans' healthcare needs while adhering to federal procurement standards and encouraging participation from small businesses.
    52.225-6 - Trade Agreements Certificate.docx
    The Trade Agreements Certificate (FEB 2021) outlines the requirements for offerors submitting proposals to the government. It mandates that all end products are to be U.S.-made or from designated countries, except for items specifically enumerated as other end products, which must be documented by the offeror with their country of origin. The government assesses offers based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 25, allowing it to consider U.S.-made or designated country products irrespective of the Buy American statute when relevant to the World Trade Organization's Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA). Offers not meeting the U.S.-made or designated country criteria may only be accepted if the Contracting Officer determines a lack of suitable offers. This provision underlines the government’s commitment to supporting domestic and designated country suppliers while ensuring compliance with international trade agreements.
    A1 - Statement of Work - Radiopharmaceuticals - STX.pdf
    The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) seeks a contractor for the manufacturing and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals essential for diagnosis and treatment in Nuclear Medicine Imaging. The contractor must be licensed by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC) and adhere to all relevant federal and state regulations. The scope includes providing both low (Core) and high (PET) energy radiopharmaceuticals and ensuring environmental compliance, especially with Technetium-99m sourced from Low Enriched Uranium-235. Deliveries are to be made several times daily, ensuring patient requirements are met timely, particularly for STAT orders within designated time limits. The contract demands a comprehensive quality control process, labeling protocols, and measures to ensure safe transport of radioactive materials. Additionally, contractors are responsible for safeguarding VA information, adhering to stringent security requirements, and allocating training for VA personnel. This RFP exemplifies the government's commitment to maintaining health services for veterans through precise and safe medical imaging technologies, while also ensuring compliance with various regulatory frameworks.
    S02 - 36C25725R0019 - SF1449.pdf
    The federal document outlines a solicitation and contract for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) agreement related to the provision of radiopharmaceuticals and associated services for the Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System. The acquisition aims to ensure a consistent supply of critical medical products over a delivery period from January 11, 2025, to January 10, 2028. The solicitation specifies the terms for delivery, invoicing, and payment procedures, detailing the quantities and types of radiopharmaceuticals required. It emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, including clauses that govern contract administration, safeguarding of information systems, and ensuring small business participation. Key points include a guaranteed minimum contract value of $10,000, with additional order provisioning based on governmental needs. The document also delineates the processes for invoice submission via the Tungsten Network, highlighting mandatory electronic invoicing. This initiative not only supports the health care system's operational needs but also aligns with government efforts to foster transparency and efficiency in public contracting.
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