6505--Sources Sought for Department of Veterans Affairs Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor 2028
ID: 36W79726Q0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC PRIME VENDOR (36W797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d99ad297a9b54587bacfb7fb50b66826/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for the Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) program, aimed at identifying qualified sources capable of providing pharmaceutical distribution services starting around August 2028. The VA seeks responses particularly from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) to stock and distribute pharmaceuticals to VA and Other Government Agency (OGA) facilities across the United States and its territories. Key requirements include a web-based ordering system compliant with DEA regulations, next-day delivery for domestic facilities, and 72-hour delivery for overseas locations. Interested parties must submit their responses via email to Karen Ade at karen.ade@va.gov by November 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, as this notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Karen AdeSenior Contract Specialist
    (708) 786-5231
    Karen.Ade@va.gov
    Files
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    36W79726Q0001.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center (NAC) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for the Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) 2028 program. This is market research to identify qualified sources, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), capable of providing pharmaceutical distribution services. The PPV will stock and distribute pharmaceuticals to VA and Other Government Agency (OGA) facilities across the 50 U.S. States, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Mariana Islands. Key requirements include a web-based ordering system with DEA-compliant electronic ordering for controlled substances, next-day delivery for CONUS facilities, and 72-hour delivery for OCONUS locations. The anticipated contract period is eight years, beginning around August 2028. Interested parties must submit responses via email by November 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM CST, addressing company information, distribution network, ordering platform capabilities, inventory management, customer service, reporting, controlled substances, contract history, and performance. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
    Ad_Hoc Reports Worksheet.xlsx
    The document outlines a data field structure for government files, likely related to RFPs or grants. It details fields for 'Field Name', 'Description of Field', and 'Comments'. Crucially, it includes two boolean fields: 'Available Locally by all users (Y/N)' and 'Available Nationally by limited users (Y/N)'. These fields indicate the accessibility and distribution scope of the data, distinguishing between local access for all users and national access for a limited set of users. This structure ensures clarity on data attributes and their availability, which is vital for managing information within federal, state, and local government processes.
    Standard Reports Worksheet.xlsx
    The provided document outlines the essential features and capabilities of a standard or canned report, likely within a government data system. It details key attributes such as the report's name, a description or summary, and its ability to roll up data regionally and nationally. Furthermore, it specifies whether the report offers drill-down capabilities, customizable dates, and the option to be downloaded in Excel or CSV formats. This framework is crucial for evaluating reporting tools in government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs, ensuring that potential solutions meet specific data analysis and dissemination requirements.
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