6505--Carvedilol Tablets (VA-25-00048048)
ID: 36E79725R0028Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC PHARMACEUTICALS (36E797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of Carvedilol Tablets under solicitation number 36E79725R0028, aimed at ensuring a continuous supply for various federal health care entities, including the Department of Defense and the Bureau of Prisons. The contract will be for one year, with the possibility of four additional one-year extensions, requiring offerors to supply drugs labeled with their unique National Drug Code (NDC) without altering existing labels. This procurement is critical for maintaining the availability of essential medications for veterans and affiliated populations, underscoring the VA's commitment to effective health care delivery. Interested bidders should monitor SAM.gov for updates, with the RFP expected to be issued around March 19, 2025, and responses due by April 2, 2025; inquiries can be directed to Contract Specialist Adrienne Albachiara at adrienne.albachiara@va.gov or by phone at 708-202-9027.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adrienne AlbachiaraContract Specialist
    (708) 202-9027
    adrienne.albachiara@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Carvedilol Tablets under solicitation number 36E79725R0028, aimed at ensuring uninterrupted supply for VA, Department of Defense, Bureau of Prisons, Indian Health Service, and Federal Health Care Center. The contract will span one year, with four optional one-year extensions. Offerors must supply drugs labeled under their unique National Drug Code (NDC) and cannot replace existing labels on the products. The RFP is set to be electronically issued around March 19, 2025, with a response deadline of April 2, 2025. The anticipated annual requirements include various package sizes and dosages of Carvedilol tablets, with total estimated usage specified for each variant. Interested bidders need to monitor the SAM.gov for updates regarding the solicitation, and inquiries can be directed to the provided contact. This pre-solicitation notice outlines the VA's procurement process for a critical medication, emphasizing the need for a reliable supplier to support federal health care operations, thereby highlighting the commitment to serving veterans and affiliated populations through effective procurement practices.
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