This document outlines the requirements for vendors supplying pharmaceutical and medical-surgical products to VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) locations in Chelmsford and Tucson. Key requirements include one-time delivery to specified locations, USPS shippability unless otherwise approved, and referencing VA obligation numbers for reconciliation. Vendors must coordinate deliveries within operational hours and provide tracking information via email. All products must be brand name only, and any alternate National Drug Code (NDC), Manufacturer Part Number (MPN), or Universal Product Code (UPC) must be approved by CMOP. Barcoding at the unit-of-use level conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards is mandatory, with specific quality and placement guidelines. Only FDA “A” rated therapeutically equivalent products are accepted, unless all in a family group are “B” rated with demonstrated bioequivalence. Drug recalls necessitate immediate notification to multiple VA entities. Additionally, products require an eleven-digit NDC or MPN, a firm commitment of availability and price, child-proof caps for certain package sizes, minimum 12-month expiration dates, and written approval for any substitutions, partial deliveries, or multiple lot numbers. All shipments must include a packing slip with detailed order information and vendor contact for discrepancies. Breakable items must be appropriately packaged, and vendors are responsible for returns of damaged or incorrect products.
The document appears to be a Request for Information (RFI) or a similar procurement document from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking product information for various medical supplies, including glucose test strips, infusion sets, and catheter sets. It lists specific items, their manufacturers, part numbers, and quantities required for VA CMOP facilities in Chelmsford and Tucson. The document prompts potential vendors to provide details on their ability to comply with requirements, including possessing direct OEM documentation, adhering to a Statement of Requirements (SOR), and disclosing their business size/classification (e.g., Small, Large, SDVOSB). It also inquires about the vendor's Federal Supply Schedule (FSS)/GSA/MS contract status, whether the listed items are on such contracts, and the corresponding contract and item numbers.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), NCO 15 Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Division, issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C77026Q0049) for market research to identify qualified sources for specific medical-surgical supplies. These supplies include One Touch Verio test strips, Tandem infusion sets (part numbers 1001680 and 1001729), and Hollister Cath Set #96144, all specified as Brand Name Only. The procurement is for the Chelmsford and Tucson CMOPs. This is solely a request for information; no quotes are being solicited, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. Interested vendors must submit their company's point(s) of contact, SAM Unique Entity ID, and Capability Statement to Jennifer Knight (Jennifer.Knight@va.gov) by December 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. The notice emphasizes that this is for market research and does not obligate the VA to issue a solicitation.