6505--CAMPHOR/SALICYLATE Sources Sought Notice
ID: 36C77025Q0145Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for the supply of Camphor/Menthol/Methyl Salicylate Patch (NDC: 46581-0110-60) for its Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). This announcement serves as a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on qualified sources capable of distributing these pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the need for vendors to confirm their licensing, registration in SAM.gov, and, if applicable, certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SD/VOSB) in VETCERT. Responses to this notice will be treated as informational only and will not result in any obligation or entitlement to payment by the government. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to the designated contracting officer, Larry Zaritz, at larry.zaritz@va.gov by 10:00 AM CST on February 7, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Larry ZaritzContracting Officer
    (913) 684-0156
    larry.zartiz@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice regarding a Request for Information (RFI) for pharmaceuticals, specifically the Camphor/Menthol/Methyl Salicylate Patch (NDC: 46581-0110-60), for its Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The purpose of this announcement is to gather information about potential vendors who are capable of supplying these pharmaceuticals. Interested vendors must confirm their licensing to distribute pharmaceuticals, registration in SAM.gov, and, if applicable, certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SD/VOSB) in VETCERT. Responses should be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer by February 7, 2025. This notice is not a solicitation for contract awards but serves as market research to assess the capabilities of potential suppliers. Responses will be considered informational only, and no obligation or entitlement to payment by the government results from participation. The deadline for responses and additional details are emphasized for interested parties.
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