Radiopharmaceuticals for Temple Texas VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25723C0049_1Type: Justification
AwardedFeb 10, 2023
Award #:36C25723C0049
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

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DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide radiopharmaceuticals for the Olin E. Teague VA Medical Center in Temple, Texas, through a short-term contract lasting six months. This procurement is critical for the Nuclear Medicine Department, as the radiopharmaceuticals are essential for medical imaging and therapeutic treatments for various carcinomas, with a total estimated procurement cost of $445,000. The urgency of this requirement is underscored by the short shelf-life of the products, necessitating timely delivery to ensure continuous patient care for veterans. Interested vendors can contact Jeffrey Crysler at jeffrey.crysler@va.gov or by phone at 210-617-5300 for further details.

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