6505--760-25-1-050-0237 -Leavenworth CMOP OM PHARMACEUTICALS -(VA-25-00028391)
ID: 36C77025Q0164Type: Presolicitation
2 AwardsApr 25, 2025
$64K$63,999
AwardeePharmacy Buying Association, Inc. KANSAS CITY 64120
Award #:36C77025P0142
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)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the procurement of fourteen specified pharmaceuticals to be delivered to the Leavenworth Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility in Kansas. This opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses under the product service code 6505, which pertains to drugs and biologicals, and requires interested vendors to submit a price schedule, a signed SF1449 cover page, valid state wholesale distributor licenses, and a Buy American Act certificate. The procurement is crucial for ensuring that veterans receive timely access to necessary pharmaceuticals, with the estimated RFP issue date set for March 6, 2025, and a response deadline of March 17, 2025. Interested parties should direct their submissions and inquiries to Contracting Officer Kelley Cunningham at kelley.cunningham@va.gov or by phone at 913-684-0140.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelley CunninghamContracting Officer
    (913) 684-0140
    kelley.cunningham@va.gov
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    The document outlines a solicitation for pharmaceutical supplies by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically through the National Contracting Office 15. The Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks bids for various medications, including specific drug formulations and quantities, to be delivered to the VA's Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Leavenworth, Kansas. The procurement is open to all businesses, with incentives for small businesses, including those owned by veterans and women. Key requirements include the ability to ship products by USPS, strict adherence to drug labeling standards—including barcoding—and compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Vendors must submit an excel pricing schedule, valid wholesale distributor licenses, and certificates for non-domestic products when relevant. The contract outlines terms regarding delivery timelines (10 days after receipt of order), invoicing procedures—including electronic submissions—and quality assurance measures. The document emphasizes the VA's commitment to ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceuticals supplied to veterans. This RFP reflects government efforts to ensure an efficient procurement process for critical healthcare needs while fostering participation from diverse business sectors.
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 15 is preparing to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the procurement of fourteen specified pharmaceuticals to be delivered to the Leavenworth CMOP facility in Kansas. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, under the product service code 6505, which pertains to drugs and biologicals. Interested vendors must provide a price schedule, a signed SF1449 cover page, valid state wholesale distributor licenses ensuring compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), and a Buy American Act certificate during submission. The estimated issue date for the RFP is March 6, 2025, with a response deadline of March 17, 2025. All quotes must be submitted via email to the designated Contracting Officer, Kelley Cunningham. The document emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, as failure to provide necessary documentation will result in non-compliance. This procurement highlights the VA's commitment to efficiently servicing veterans' pharmaceutical needs while engaging small business contractors.
    The CMOP - Leavenworth RFQ 36C77025Q0164 outlines a request for quotes from vendors for pharmaceutical and medical surgical supplies, which must be delivered within ten days of receipt of order. The document specifies that all proposals must include a signed SF1449 cover page, a completed quote spreadsheet, a valid State Wholesale Distributor License, and a Buy American Act Certificate. Vendors are to submit one quote, with conditions for expiration dates on supplies being no less than one year from delivery. Specific line items with quantity requirements are listed, each with corresponding National Drug Codes (NDCs), and vendors are advised to adjust quantities for full case orders. The submission deadline for quotes is March 17, 2025, by 3:00 PM Central Time, with email submissions directed to a designated point of contact. The purpose of this solicitation is to secure essential medical supplies while ensuring compliance with federal regulations on procurement and supply management.
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