6505--VA GLA Radiopharmaceuticals
ID: 36C26224Q1799Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, is soliciting quotes for a five-year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply various radiopharmaceuticals to its Nuclear Medicine Service. The procurement includes essential medical isotopes such as Tc-99m and I-131 Sodium Iodide, which are critical for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures, ensuring that healthcare facilities can maintain adequate stock levels of these vital materials. Interested vendors must comply with federal regulations, provide shipping costs in their quotes, and ensure that all products are sourced from authorized distributors, with responses due by September 11, 2024. For inquiries, potential offerors can contact Contract Specialist Hestia Sim at Hestia.Sim@va.gov.

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    Hestia SimContract Specialist
    Hestia.Sim@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is soliciting quotes for a five-year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide radiopharmaceuticals to its Nuclear Medicine Service. The contract will commence on October 1, 2024, with four optional renewal years. Vendors must supply various specified radiopharmaceuticals, including Tc-99m and I-131 Sodium Iodide, adhering to federal regulations and quality assurance standards. The total costs must include shipping, and no remanufactured or gray market items will be accepted; vendors must be authorized distributors. Responses are due by September 11, 2024, with inquiries directed to the designated contracting officer. The contract requires compliance with health and safety regulations, including packaging and labeling requirements, and contractors must notify the VA of any safety issues. The firm-fixed-price contract obligates the Contractor to deliver quantities as needed, and performance evaluations will be conducted for quality assurance. Overall, this procurement emphasizes the VA's commitment to providing necessary medical supplies for veterans while upholding strict regulatory standards.
    This government document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of various radiopharmaceuticals and related kits. Each item, listed with its respective quantity and formulation, includes products such as Tc-99m pertechnetate, I-123 Sodium Iodide, and I-131 Sodium Iodide among others, indicating specific measurements and amounts required. Additionally, the document briefly addresses estimated costs associated with each item over multiple operational years (OY1 to OY4), suggesting an ongoing contract arrangement. The purpose of this RFP appears to be the establishment of a contract for reliable supply of essential medical isotopes, crucial for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures. The detailed listing of items and their quantities reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that healthcare facilities have access to necessary radiological materials. The emphasis on separate kits for each isotope and the inclusion of emergency delivery fees points to a structured approach in addressing urgent medical needs. Overall, the document signifies an important step in procurement for the healthcare system, aiming to maintain adequate stock levels of radiopharmaceuticals for public health services.
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