Q517--36C249-26-AP-0130 - VISN - Annual Wall-to-Wall Pharmacy Inventory
ID: 36C24926Q0028Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/58513dc9d3ad453f9dd85f6bc8f4f7a4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 9, is seeking proposals for Annual Wall-to-Wall Pharmacy Inventory services across various VA Medical Centers within VISN 09. The procurement aims to secure contractor support for the physical counting of both controlled and non-controlled pharmacy drugs, ensuring reconciliation with automated systems and compliance with VA, DEA, and FDA regulations. This service is critical for maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring the proper management of pharmaceutical supplies within the VA healthcare system. Interested parties, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), should note that the solicitation is anticipated to be issued on December 8, 2025, with responses due by December 15, 2025, and the contract award expected on December 17, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Mario Russell at mario.russell@va.gov.

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    Mario RussellContract Specialist
    mario.russell@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, plans to issue a solicitation (36C24926Q0028) for Annual Wall-to-Wall Pharmacy Inventory services across various VA Medical Centers within VISN 09. This presolicitation notice, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concerns (SDVOSBC), anticipates a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years. Services include physical counting of controlled and non-controlled pharmacy drugs, reconciliation with automated systems, and discrepancy reporting in compliance with VA, DEA, and FDA regulations. The solicitation is expected around December 8, 2025, with responses due by December 15, 2025. Evaluation will consider technical factors, past performance, and price to determine the best value for the government.
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