6550--VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather Radiopharmaceuticals & Radiopharmaceutical Supplies
ID: 36C26124Q0846Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)MATHER, CA, 95655, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES, REAGENTS, TEST KITS AND SETS (6550)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals and related supplies for the VA Northern California Health Care System, with a contract period spanning from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. The procurement includes the delivery of various diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, which are critical for effective healthcare services, particularly for veterans requiring advanced medical treatments. Contractors must comply with regulatory standards from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Food and Drug Administration, ensuring quality control and timely delivery, especially for emergency services, with a minimum guaranteed contract value of $100 and a maximum of $2.5 million for total orders. Interested parties should submit their questions in writing by October 14, 2024, and direct their inquiries to Contract Specialist Tawnya S Krommenhoek at tawnya.krommenhoek@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    David J. AlvarezContracting Officer
    Contract Specialist
    Tawnya Krommenhoek
    david.alvarez4@va.gov
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    The VA Northern California Health Care System is preparing to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of Radiopharmaceuticals and Radiopharmaceutical Supplies, intending to establish a single Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contracting office, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, will accept proposals related to NAICS code 325412, which encompasses Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. The RFQ will be full and open unrestricted, with solicitation documents expected to be available around September 30, 2024. Interested parties should note that at this stage, questions will not be entertained. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to ensuring supply availability for healthcare services rendered to veterans in the Northern California area, situated at the VA site in Mather, California. The structured award process reflects standard procedures outlined in federal contracting norms and serves to facilitate efficient delivery of critical medical supplies.
    The document outlines a request for proposals (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the provision of radiopharmaceuticals and related supplies. The contract is structured to span five ordering periods from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. Key requirements include the delivery of various radiopharmaceuticals, adherence to regulatory standards from agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Food and Drug Administration, and compliance with safety protocols. Contractors must be licensed businesses equipped to handle radioactive materials, ensuring quality control and timely delivery, particularly for emergency services. A minimum guaranteed contract value is set at $100, with a maximum of $2.5 million for total orders. Invoices will be handled electronically, following strict adherence to the outlined procedures. The overall goal is to ensure reliable access to essential radiopharmaceutical supplies for healthcare services, demonstrating the VA's commitment to effective healthcare support for veterans. This RFP emphasizes transparency, compliance, and accountability within the procurement process, reflecting standard government practices in federal grants and state/local RFPs.
    The document outlines procurement details and contract periods for various medical isotopes and related items required by the VA Northern California Healthcare System. It presents a structured format, detailing specific items—identified by unique SLINs (Sub-Line Item Numbers)—which include diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals such as Ga67, I123, Tc99m variants, and others. Each entry specifies the quantity, delivery methods (routine, same-day, STAT), applicable unit measures, and contract periods spanning from April 2025 to March 2030, along with the associated estimated quantities per ordering period. The purpose of this document is to facilitate the procurement of essential medical isotopes, ensuring timely and appropriate delivery for healthcare services. The detailed listings and structured approach reflect adherence to government procurement standards for healthcare supplies, emphasizing efficiency and compliance within the federal grants and RFP framework. This framework supports the VA's mission to provide advanced medical services through effective resource allocation and structured supply chain management.
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