6505--Carbidopa Levodopa Immediate Release (IR) Tablets
ID: 36E79726R0008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC PHARMACEUTICALS (36E797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of Carbidopa Levodopa Immediate Release (IR) Tablets, aimed at ensuring a reliable supply for various federal health care entities, including the VA, Department of Defense (DoD), and Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The procurement will involve awarding a single contract for an initial one-year period, with the possibility of four additional one-year option periods, to maintain an uninterrupted supply of these essential medications. The estimated annual requirements detail various dosages and package sizes, with total usage ranging from 2,008 to 118,764 bottles depending on the item. The solicitation is expected to be released around December 18, 2025, with a closing date of January 8, 2026; interested parties should direct inquiries to Ray Roldan at Raymond.Roldan@va.gov or call 708-786-4930.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ray RoldanContract Specialist
    (708) 786-4930
    Raymond.Roldan@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center intends to issue an unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79726R0008 for Carbidopa Levodopa Immediate Release (IR) Tablets. This procurement will supply the VA, Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies (CMOPs), State Veterans Homes (SVH), Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Federal Health Care Centers (FHCC). The VA plans to award one contract for a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, ensuring an uninterrupted supply. Offerors must provide the exact drug name and a unique NDC number. The solicitation, with NAICS code 325412, is expected to be issued around December 18, 2025, with a tentative closing date of January 8, 2026. All documents will be available electronically on sam.gov. The estimated annual requirements for various dosages and package sizes are detailed, with quantities ranging from 2,008 to 118,764 bottles depending on the item.
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