6505--CGRP Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptides
ID: 36E79724R0030Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNAC PHARMACEUTICALS (36E797)HINES, IL, 60141, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptides (CGRP) to support various healthcare programs, including those for Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies and State Veterans Homes. The contract will require the successful offeror to provide a consistent supply of specified CGRP products, which are critical for treating patients with certain medical conditions, ensuring uninterrupted access to these essential medications. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about October 10, 2024, with a closing date of October 24, 2024, and interested parties should direct inquiries to Contracting Officer Chris Carthron at Christopher.Carthron@va.gov or by phone at (708) 786-4980. The contract will span one year with four additional one-year options, and all relevant documents will be available electronically at sam.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chris CarthronContracting Officer
    (708) 708-786-4980
    Christopher.Carthron@va.gov
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