Q517--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pharmacy Dispensing Services KY State Veterans Homes
ID: 36C24925Q0133Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF249-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 9 (36C249)MURFREESBORO, TN, 37129, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

MEDICAL- PHARMACOLOGY (Q517)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/553b66aef3e640a78e0174e6a9901a9f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 9, intends to award a sole-source contract for Pharmacy Dispensing Services to D & R Pharmaceutical Services, LLC, to support the Kentucky State Veterans Homes. The procurement will include both brand name and generic medications, IV solutions, and associated dispensing fees, with initial market research indicating that only D & R Pharmaceutical Services can fulfill these specific requirements. This contract is crucial for ensuring the provision of seamless pharmacy services to veterans residing in state homes. Interested parties may express their interest by submitting necessary information, including business size and socio-economic status, to Contracting Officer Angela Tucker via email by February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time, as no phone inquiries will be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Angela TuckerContracting Officer
    No Phone Calls Accepted
    angela.tucker2@va.gov
    Files
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    36C24925Q0133.docx
    This Special Notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs' intent to sole source pharmacy dispensing services for the Kentucky State Veterans Homes. The notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24925Q0133, requires responses by February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The contract falls under Product Service Code Q517 and NAICS Code 325412. The contracting office is located in Murfreesboro, TN, managed by Contracting Officer Angela Tucker. The notice emphasizes that no phone inquiries will be accepted and directs all communication via email. The accompanying document titled 'Intent to Sole Source Notice' contains further details about the procurement process. This notice is part of the federal government's contracting procedures pertaining to veterans' services and aims to ensure seamless pharmacy services for state veterans' homes.
    Intent to Sole Source Notice.docx
    The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, and Network Contracting Office 9 plan to award a sole-source, fixed-price contract to D & R Pharmaceutical Services, LLC for Pharmacy Dispensing Services to support Kentucky State Veterans Homes. Initial market research indicates that only one source can fulfill these requirements as specified under FAR 6.302-1. The contract includes the procurement of brand name and generic medications, IV solutions, and associated dispensing fees. This announcement does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation is available. Interested entities may express their interest by submitting necessary information to the listed contact by February 11, 2025. Information required includes business size, socio-economic status, and registration details with the System for Award Management (SAM). This notice serves as a prelude to assess interest and capability from potential suppliers, but emphasizes that only D & R Pharmaceutical Services is considered able to meet the government's requirements at this time.
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