6505--Lurasidone Tablets (VA-24-00084543)
ID: 36E79724R0022Type: Solicitation
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)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of Lurasidone HCL tablets, aimed at establishing a reliable supply source for these pharmaceutical products to be distributed through the VA and Department of Defense's Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs. The Request for Proposal (RFP) outlines specific requirements, including quantities for a base year and four option years, as well as detailed packaging, labeling, and compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This procurement is critical for ensuring consistent access to essential medications for veterans and military personnel. Interested offerors should contact Contract Specialist Ray Roldan at Raymond.Roldan@va.gov for further details and to submit proposals that include a 0.5% Cost Recovery Fee, adhering to the outlined guidelines and deadlines.

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    Ray RoldanContract Specialist
    Raymond.Roldan@va.gov
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    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for pharmaceutical products, specifically Lurasidone HCL tablets in various strengths. The objective is to establish a supply source for these drugs, primarily for distribution through the VA and Department of Defense's Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs. It specifies required quantities for a base year and four option years, along with detailed packaging and labeling guidelines, including safety-cap requirements and barcoding as mandated by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Offerors must provide proposals that reflect pricing inclusive of a 0.5% Cost Recovery Fee, and must ensure FDA compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The contract also emphasizes the need for written commitments from manufacturers if the offeror is a distributor and mandates a quarterly sales reporting structure. Additionally, it outlines the consequences of non-compliance and the process for addressing backorders, along with stipulations regarding covered drugs and program participants. This RFP indicates the VA's commitment to ensuring consistent access to essential medications while adhering to federal regulations and best practices in pharmaceutical distribution.
    The government agency has issued an amendment to a solicitation for Lurasidone Tablets procurement. The original deadline for submitting offers was August 16, 2024, but this has been extended until August 26, 2024, at 2:30 PM CT. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by the extended deadline, using one of three specified methods, or risk their offers being rejected. This amendment is a routine administrative change to allow potential suppliers more time to prepare and submit their offers.
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