8145--IDIQ for Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes Anchorage VAMC
ID: 36C26025Q0266Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (8145)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/75452b213d164cbca2c80d644d51be94/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified suppliers for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide insulated small and medium shipping boxes, along with ice packs, for the Anchorage VA Medical Center (VAMC). The procurement aims to support the Alaska VA Healthcare System's need for secure transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, requiring the delivery of 12,000 small insulated boxes, 220 medium boxes, and 24,000 ice packs annually, all designed to maintain a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C for up to 96 hours during transit. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the integrity of healthcare delivery in Alaska, particularly for products that require strict temperature control. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements to the contracting officer, Darien Justice, at darien.justice@va.gov by February 25, 2025, to be considered for this opportunity.

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    Darien JusticeContracting Officer
    darien.justice@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0266.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified suppliers for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for insulated shipping boxes and ice packs. This acquisition supports the Alaska VA Healthcare System's need to transport temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals securely. The shipping solutions required include small (6x6x6) and medium (9x9x9) insulated cold boxes with foam coolers, as well as 8oz ice packs, all designed to maintain a temperature range of 2°C to 8°C for up to 96 hours during transit. Suppliers must be capable of delivering these items within 24 hours directly to the pharmacy. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capability statements, including company details and contact information, to the designated contracting officer, Darien Justice, via email by February 25, 2025. This notice serves to gather information that will help the VA determine the suitable means of acquisition while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards for pharmaceutical transportation. Non-submission of sufficient capability evidence may affect eligibility for contract considerations.
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    The document outlines key information regarding the RFQ1744411 IDIQ contract for Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes for the Anchorage VA Medical Center (VAMC). The contract is structured as a Base plus four option years, with annual estimates of 12,000 small insulated boxes, 220 medium boxes, and 24,000 ice packs required. The shipping destination is confirmed to be Alaska, and ice packs must be delivered separately from the coolers, with the capability for freezing already available at the Alaska VA. The dimensions provided pertain only to the Styrofoam part of the containers, with specific overall sizes for the cardboard boxes needed. Importantly, the shipment must maintain a temperature of 2°C to 8°C for up to 96 hours. This contract underscores the VA’s commitment to ensuring the integrity of temperature-sensitive products during transportation, thereby supporting healthcare delivery in Alaska.
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