Q517--Prescription Services
ID: 36C25625Q0419Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8fdf8d8c63054743be5562e1a1cada3e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking potential contractors to provide prescription filling services for eligible veterans. The services required include traditional prescription screening, dispensing, and counseling by licensed pharmacists for urgent acute conditions, ensuring timely access to necessary medications. This initiative is crucial for addressing immediate healthcare needs at various Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, with plans for future expansion. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including relevant documentation and market pricing information, by 9:00 AM (CST) on January 29, 2025, to Lakeisha White at lakeisha.white@va.gov, as this notice serves solely for market research and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or bids.

    Point(s) of Contact
    lakeisha.white@va.govLakeisha White
    (601) 206-6959
    Lakeisha.White@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 16 has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for providing prescription filling services. This includes screening, dispensing, and counseling services for veterans receiving authorized prescriptions from VA medical facilities. The intended contract aims to ensure timely access to medications for acute conditions, such as infections and severe pain, requiring immediate treatment. The locations for service provision include multiple Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri, with an additional site planned for the future. The VA seeks information from vendors regarding their ability to fulfill these requirements and encourages small businesses to participate. Interested vendors must provide relevant documentation and answers to specific questions about their capabilities, business size, and existing government contracts. The VA is also gathering market pricing information to inform its procurement strategy. Responses are to be submitted by January 29, 2025, emphasizing that this notice is solely for market research and does not constitute a request for proposals or bids.
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