This document is a glossary of terms and acronyms relevant to government RFPs, specifically within the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, likely for a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) context. It defines various administrative, medical, and logistical terms such as Average Wholesale Price (AWP), Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Key entities like the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) are also defined, highlighting their scope and geographical service areas, including Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean. The document aims to standardize terminology for clarity and understanding in official communications, particularly concerning pharmaceutical products (e.g., AB Rated, Maximum Allowable Cost), healthcare facilities (e.g., Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Veteran Affairs Medical Center), and operational processes (e.g., Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy, Contractor Security Control Assessment).
This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C24826Q0092 is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), for VISN 8 Emergent Pharmacy First Fill Prescription Services. The acquisition is a 100% total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 524292 and a size standard of $45.5 Million. The government anticipates a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for a period of performance from January 23, 2026, to January 24, 2031, including a base period and four ordering periods. The contractor will provide emergent and emergency pharmaceutical benefits management services to VA beneficiaries in VISN 8 and the Southeastern States Network Consortium, including 24/7 service, a network of licensed pharmacies, and adherence to a specific emergency medication formulary. Key requirements include filling new prescriptions only (with rare pre-authorized refills), a maximum 10-day supply for most fills, and strict confidentiality of patient information. Quotes are due by December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and questions by December 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. The contract includes provisions for post-award small business rerepresentation and limitations on subcontracting.
This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide Emergent First Fill and Emergency pharmaceutical benefits management services to Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries within VISN 8 and the Southeastern States Network Consortium. The contractor must ensure prescriptions are filled only from authorized VA providers for new prescriptions, with limited exceptions for refills requiring pre-authorization. Services are required 24/7, including federal holidays. The contractor must establish an emergent enrollment process and provide an after-hours contact. Prescriptions are limited to a 10-day supply, primarily for legend drugs from an approved formulary, with generic equivalents dispensed when possible. Pharmacies must be licensed, located within specified distances of VA facilities, and adhere to strict confidentiality, reporting, and patient counseling standards. The document also details personnel qualifications, performance monitoring, reporting requirements, and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan to ensure compliance and satisfactory performance.