761-26-2-014-0037 & 762-26-1-040-0450 - Chelmsford & Tucson CMOP’s - MED SURGE ITEMs

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, CMOP Division, intends to issue a presolicitation for four medical and surgical supply items for its Chelmsford and Tucson CMOP facilities. The solicitation, 36C77026Q0049, has an estimated issue date of March 4, 2026, and a response due date of March 11, 2026, at 4 PM Central Time. Line item 1 is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), with a Non-Manufacture Rule (NMR) Class Waiver for NAICS 325413, requiring SDVOSB verification via veterans.certify.sba.gov. Line items 2-4 are full and open. All vendors must be registered and active in SAM.gov and provide OEM authorization documentation. Solicitation packages must be emailed to Jennifer.Knight@va.gov and include a signed SF1449, pricing schedule, OEM documentation, a Certificate of Compliance for Line Item 1, and a BAA Certificate if quoting non-domestic products.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) NCO 15 Contracting Office has issued Solicitation/Contract/Order 36C77026Q0049 for commercial medical-surgical supplies. This request for quotation (RFQ) is for a 4-line medical/surgical requirement for the Chelmsford and Tucson Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies (CMOPs). The solicitation specifies delivery terms, requiring one-time delivery to both CMOP locations, and mandates USPS shippability unless otherwise approved. Key requirements include barcoding for all products, therapeutic equivalence (FDA “A” rated), and strict protocols for drug recalls. Offerors must provide eleven-digit National Drug Codes (NDCs) or Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPNs) and commit to product availability and price. Specific requirements for packaging, expiration dates (minimum 12 months), and partial deliveries are outlined. Line item 1 is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), while line items 2-4 are full and open. The contract type is Firm-Fixed-Price.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a class waiver of the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) for diabetic test strips under NAICS code 325413 and Product Service Code (PSC) 6515, effective August 17, 2020. This waiver allows businesses that are not the actual manufacturers of diabetic test strips to supply these products for federal supply contracts designated for small businesses, including those for service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, women-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, and 8(a) participants. The decision stems from a determination that there are no small business manufacturers or processors available in the federal market for this class of products. The SBA had previously issued a Notice of Intent to grant this waiver and received no public comments. This waiver does not impact other requirements like the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreements Act.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 – CMOP Division – Contracting Office, is procuring four brand-name medical surgical products to replenish low stock levels at three CMOP locations. This procurement, with an estimated value of $578,800.00, is justified under simplified procedures for commercial items due to specific patient prescriptions and the unique nature of the required brand-specific items. Competition is restricted to

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) 36C77026Q0049 for medical supplies for its CMOP facilities in Chelmsford and Tucson. The RFQ requires vendors to provide new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) medical supplies, specifically prohibiting remanufactured or gray market items. Vendors must be authorized OEM dealers or distributors and provide authorization letters. All proposed products are subject to the Buy American Act (BAA). Key items include infusion sets, catheter sets, and glucose test strips. Line Item 1 is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), while Line Items 2-4 are open to all bidders. Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 4 PM CST. Required documents include a signed SF1449, quote spreadsheet, OEM documentation, and a Certificate of Compliance for Line Item 1.

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.

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 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.