Radioisotopes B+4 - Fargo & SF
ID: 36C26325Q0650Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFUS

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 6:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide radiopharmaceutical products for the Fargo VA Healthcare System in North Dakota and the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in South Dakota. The procurement involves a sole source firm fixed price contract with Cardinal Health 414, LLC, which is the only company capable of meeting the stringent delivery and compliance requirements for these critical healthcare products. The contractor must adhere to nuclear regulatory compliance, hazardous waste regulations, and ensure timely delivery of unit doses, with a focus on quality control and safety for veteran healthcare facilities. Interested vendors may submit capability statements to Emanuel Nevarez at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov, referencing “36C26325Q0650 Radioisotopes B + 4 - Fargo & SF” in the subject line, as this opportunity does not constitute a request for competitive quotes.

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Apr 3, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines requirements for contracting radiopharmaceutical isotopes for the Sioux Falls and Fargo VA Health Care Systems. The contractor must deliver unit doses of radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with applicable regulations, ensuring quality control and proper handling. They are required to be licensed in South Dakota and North Dakota, and must adhere to nuclear regulatory compliance, hazardous waste regulations, and other health safety standards. Contractor personnel must be proficient in English and identifiable with company branding. Orders placed by authorized personnel must be delivered within specified timeframes, including emergency circumstances. Billing procedures stipulate monthly invoicing with detailed information on each delivery. The contractor is liable for replacement of defective products and is not permitted to bill patients or third parties. This SOW emphasizes the government's commitment to ensure veteran healthcare facilities receive high-quality, compliant radiopharmaceuticals, facilitating timely patient care and safety.
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