Q527--FDG (Pharmaceuticals - PET CT Dose for Patient Care)
ID: 36C25625Q0749Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

MEDICAL- NUCLEAR MEDICINE (Q527)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ab29e06a9b8840e6b7096760ba8a3b08/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 16, is seeking qualified small business sources to provide the radiopharmaceutical Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 for patient care. This sources sought notice aims to assess the availability and capability of small businesses, particularly those certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, or other classifications under NAICS code 325412, which has a size standard of 1,300 employees. The procurement is crucial for enhancing patient care services within the VA healthcare system. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement by April 9, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time, to the primary contact, Arlene A. Blade, at arlene.blade@va.gov, with all responses being voluntary and without reimbursement for costs incurred.

Point(s) of Contact
Arlene A. BladeContracting Officer
(318) 466-4281
arlene.blade@va.g0v
Files
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36C25625Q0749.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 10:08 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 16 has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small business sources capable of providing the radiopharmaceutical Fludeoxyglucose FDG F 18 for patient care. The solicitation number is 36C25625Q0749, with a response deadline of April 9, 2025, at 8:00 AM Central Time. The notice aims to determine the readiness of small businesses, particularly those certified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, or other small business classifications under NAICS code 325412 (with a size standard of 1,300 employees). Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement, including company information, SAM UEI number, small business certification, and product knowledge. All submissions will inform the government's acquisition strategy. The notice emphasizes that responses are voluntary and will not be reimbursed. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to enhancing patient care through collaboration with small businesses while adhering to federal regulations.
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Q527--FDG (Pharmaceuticals - PET CT Dose for Patient Care)
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