ContractSources Sought

6505--Frozen Intravenous (IV) Antibiotics

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS• 36C26226Q0845
Response Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
12 days left
Days Remaining
12
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contract Office 22 for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Pharmacy Service, is seeking information from potential sources for frozen intravenous antibiotics under a firm-fixed-price IDIQ arrangement. The planned scope covers annual supply of multiple frozen premixed IV antibiotic products, including cefazolin, cefepime, oxacillin, and ceftriaxone, for direct patient care. The requirement calls for FDA-approved products that meet VA National Formulary standards, comply with DSCSA and other VA procurement requirements, and be delivered with the required shelf life, tracking, and documentation to the Loma Linda VA Medical Center in California. The contemplated period of performance is a base year with four option years from August 20, 2026 through August 19, 2031, and estimated annual quantities are provided for market research only. Responses to the RFI are due by email to Hestia.Sim@va.gov no later than June 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Local Time.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
325412
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
PSC Code
6505
DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
36C26226Q0845.docx
Word•20 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information (RFI) for Frozen Intravenous (IV) Antibiotics. This is not a solicitation but an effort to gather information from potential qualified sources for a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Pharmacy Service. The contract will be for a base year and four option years (August 20, 2026 – August 19, 2031). The VA is seeking FDA-approved medications that conform to VA National Formulary standards, with specific delivery and shelf-life requirements. Interested companies are requested to submit capabilities statements, business size status, details on manufacturing/distribution, compliance with various federal regulations (e.g., Buy American Act, DSCSA), lead times, product lifespan, FDA clearances, and any existing federal contracts, along with general pricing, by June 1, 2026.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineJun 1, 2026
expiryArchive DateJul 1, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Sub-Tier
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Office
262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)

Point of Contact

Contract Specialist
Hestia Sim

Place of Performance

Loma Linda, CA, UNITED STATES
Department of Veterans Affairs VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

Official Sources

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