Q517--619-25-2-119-0002/Replaces Contract 36C24720F0149 / Emergent Rx Fills/New Base plus Four (VA-25-00001347)
ID: 36C24724Q0717Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF247-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 7 (36C247)AUGUSTA, GA, 30904, USA

NAICS

Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds (524292)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/78f3541498de4b308a6269d19b140858/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for a contracted service to provide emergent prescription fills for Veterans at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) locations in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama, as well as associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) outside of regular pharmacy hours. The procurement aims to ensure timely access to necessary medications for Veterans, requiring contractors to fill prescriptions within one hour of presentation, based on original prescriptions from VA-authorized practitioners, with specific pricing mechanisms outlined for generics and brand names. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 524292, with a size standard of $45.5 million, and interested vendors must submit their quotes by November 15, 2024, while inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Holly Bowling at holly.bowling@va.gov by October 31, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Holly BowlingContract Specialist
    EMAIL ONLY
    Holly.Bowling@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    36C24724Q0717_1.docx
    The document is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for emergent prescription filling services. Solicitation number 36C24724Q0717 invites quotes from vendors to provide these services at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System and its associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics. The contract will cover prescription fills outside normal pharmacy hours in specific locations in Alabama. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 524292 and a small business size standard of $45.5 million. Interested vendors must submit their offers via email by November 15, 2024, and are encouraged to review the full solicitation details made available through the relevant federal procurement websites. Queries regarding the solicitation must be directed to the contract specialist before the designated cutoff date. This notice is vital for ensuring that qualified businesses can engage with the VA to provide essential health services to veterans.
    36C24724Q0717 Solicitation for Emergent Pharmacy Services.docx
    The federal solicitation 36C24724Q0717 seeks quotations for a contracted service to provide emergency prescription fills for Veterans at the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) locations in Montgomery and Tuskegee, Alabama, and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) outside regular pharmacy hours. This is a small business set-aside with a cap of $45.5 million under NAICS code 524292. The contractor will handle emergent prescriptions, requiring original prescriptions from VA-authorized practitioners, with prescriptions filled within one hour of presentation. The proposal must outline pricing mechanisms based on Average Wholesale Price (AWP) discounts for generics (72%) and brand names (17%). Compliance with VA policies, quality service delivery, and real-time management of prescriptive needs are crucial. Interested offerors must submit their quotes by November 15, 2024, with a strongly emphasized need for inquiries to be submitted by October 31, 2024, to the designated contact. This solicitation encourages flexibility to ensure Veterans receive timely access to necessary medications while adhering to stringent regulatory and compliance standards.
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