B510--Sources Sought Notice National CMOP Environmental Testing Chamber
ID: 36C77025Q0143Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (B510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d299807e0f164619af2696038a667514/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing environmental testing for packaging used in the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The primary objective is to ensure that sample coolers maintain a mean kinetic temperature of 45°F or lower for a minimum of 48 hours during transport, thereby ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical packaging standards for safe delivery to veterans. Interested vendors must submit detailed company information and technical capabilities related to the testing requirements by email to the Contracting Officer, Larry Zaritz, at larry.zaritz@va.gov, no later than 12:00 PM CST on February 7, 2025. This notice is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Larry ZaritzContracting Officer
    (913) 684-0156
    larry.zaritz@va.gov
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    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks market research regarding contractors capable of providing environmental testing for packaging used in the transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. This is not a Request for Quotes but a request for information to assist the government in determining potential contractors. Responses must include company details and technical capabilities related to testing packaging for adherence to required temperature conditions, specifically maintaining a mean kinetic temperature of 45°F or lower for 48 hours. The selected testing facility must accommodate multiple samples and replicate varying environmental conditions. Interested vendors are instructed to submit their information via email no later than February 7, 2025. The underlying purpose is to explore options for ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical packaging standards, thus ensuring safe delivery to veterans.
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