6505--Biologics by McKesson Specialty Pharmacy (Lenalidomide) (VA-26-00016920)
ID: 36C25226Q0072Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/93a35b2982b54e3c9ef83d8585db667b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified suppliers to provide Lenalidomide, a pharmaceutical product, for the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center located in Iron Mountain, MI. This procurement will be conducted through a Brand Name or Equal Request for Quotation (RFQ) under firm-fixed price terms, following FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Lenalidomide is crucial for treating certain conditions, making this procurement significant for patient care within the VA system. Interested offerors must submit an itemized quote along with sufficient technical documentation via email to arneil.genus@va.gov by 3 p.m. Central on December 1, 2025, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Parris S WeidenbachContract Specialist
    (414) 844-4895
    parris.weidenbach@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C25226Q0072_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Lenalidomide (Revlimid) Dose-Brand name only. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes, seeking to identify interested and capable Small Businesses (including SDVOSB/VOSB) and Other Than Small Businesses for providing this oral immunomodulatory medication used to treat blood cancers. The VA requires Lenalidomide in various capsule strengths for a one-time purchase/delivery agreement with a 12-month performance period. Responders must be registered in SAM.gov and provide capabilities statements, business size status, manufacturing/distributor information, compliance with regulations like the Buy American Act and Non-Manufacturer Rule, lead times, FDA clearance, and pricing for market research. Responses are due by November 3, 2025, 3:00 PM CST, via email to arneil.genus@va.gov.
    36C25226Q0072_2.docx
    The VA Great Lakes Acquisition Center intends to issue a Brand Name or Equal RFQ 36C25226Q0072 for Lenalidomide, a pharmaceutical, for the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI. This firm-fixed price solicitation, conducted under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, has a NAICS Code of 325412 and a Product Service Code of 6505. Offerors must submit an itemized quote and sufficient technical supporting documentation via email to arneil.genus@va.gov by 3 p.m. Central, December 1, 2025. Telephone calls will not be accepted. The solicitation number is 36C25226Q0072, and the contracting office is located at 115 South 84th Street, Suite 101, Milwaukee, WI 53214-1476.
    S02_RFQ 36C25226Q0072_Lenalidomide.Revlimid_closed NLT 11.21.25, 3 PM CST.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Pharmacy Service Department, is soliciting proposals for the purchase and delivery of Lenalidomide/Revlimid medication. This is a restricted distribution program under the Lenalidomide Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS), requiring certified pharmacies and enrolled patients. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a brand name or equal product, with an award based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The contract will be for a 12-month period, with delivery to the Oscar G. Johnson VA Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. The selected contractor, referred to as "Vendor-TBD," will be responsible for dispensing the medication, coordinating with the VA pharmacy, and ensuring timely delivery to patients or the VA pharmacy. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Tungsten Network. The contract outlines specific clauses regarding payment, delivery, and adherence to federal acquisition regulations.
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