6515--Radiopharmaceuticals Supplies - BPA Base 4
ID: 36C26325Q0470Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/64072c97607b4cbaaf683a4acf4da09c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract for radiopharmaceutical supplies to Cardinal Health, 414 LLC, which will serve various VA sites across VISN 23. This procurement is essential for ensuring the timely delivery of critical medical supplies necessary for the VA's healthcare system dedicated to serving veterans. The contract is justified under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b), indicating that Cardinal Health is currently the only entity capable of meeting these specific requirements, although other vendors may challenge this determination by submitting their capabilities by February 20, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to Contract Specialist Michael Wicht at Michael.wicht@va.gov or by phone at 402-996-3630 for further inquiries.

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    Michael WichtContract Specialist
    (402) 996-3630
    Michael.wicht@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a presolicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Cardinal Health, 414 LLC for radiopharmaceutical supplies needed across VISN 23 VA sites. This decision is based on the determination that Cardinal Health is the only entity capable of fulfilling these specific requirements, as allowed under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b). The contract aims to ensure timely delivery of necessary products for the VA's healthcare system serving veterans. Vendors interested in challenging this sole source determination may submit their capabilities by the response deadline of February 20, 2025. The notice emphasizes that while Cardinal Health is currently the only provider, any other responsible sources may still present proposals for consideration. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412, and the product service code is 6515.
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