Tucson CMOP Shipping Box/Coolers

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Division, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers of mailing boxes for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. This is not a solicitation for quotes or proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. Interested vendors must answer questions regarding their manufacturing status, authorization as a distributor, ability to meet Statement of Requirements (SOR), and GSA Schedule availability. Additionally, vendors need to provide company contact information, SAM UEI, a capability statement, business classification, and GSA Schedule details (if applicable). Responses are due via email to Jennifer.Knight@va.gov by November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. This notice does not commit the Department of Veterans Affairs to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs requires a vendor to supply Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson with shipping boxes and coolers. These supplies are essential for securely mailing Veteran patient prescriptions. Key requirements include daily deliveries, the ability to accommodate emergency orders and workload fluctuations, and strict product specifications. Products must meet precise dimensions, minimum Box Certificate standards (psi burst limit, edge crush test, size, and gross weight), and specific characteristics like anti-static properties or triple layers. Crucially, insulated containers must maintain a Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT) at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) for at least 48 hours. Deliveries must be made Monday through Friday, with specific daily quantities of insulated recyclable small shipping containers, totaling 143,242 units. Pallets must be 40x48 inches, not exceeding 144 containers per pallet, and securely wrapped.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson requires a vendor to supply shipping boxes and coolers for mailing Veteran prescriptions. These supplies must meet stringent quality and functional requirements, including specific dimensions, box certification standards (psi burst limit, edge crush test, size limit, gross weight limit), and special characteristics like anti-static properties or interlocking seals. A critical requirement is the ability of the insulated shipping container boxes to maintain a Mean Kinetic Temperature (MKT) at or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (8 degrees Celsius) for a minimum of 48 hours. Deliveries are expected daily (Monday-Friday), with the vendor needing to adapt to fluctuating production demands and fulfill emergency orders within two business days. The specific item detailed is an insulated recyclable small shipping container box with weather-resistant adhesive, a tear-away zipper, and pre-printed instructions, totaling 143,242 units with daily deliveries of 3,456 units on 40x48 inch pallets.