6505--05-01-2026 NEED AP JERRY Radiopharmaceuticals
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Networking Contracting Office (NCO 01), intends to award a sole source contract to Cardinal Health, Inc. for Radiopharmaceutical products to support the VA Connecticut Healthcare System's West Haven Campus. This is a Special Notice / Notice of Intent, not a solicitation. Interested parties must submit written capabilities by April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a range of radiopharmaceutical products, including specific items like UltraTag Vial, F-18 FDG UD, Ra-223 Xofigo, Ga-68 NetSpot, and Ga-68 Illuccix. Key requirements include:
- All products must be USDA and USP approved.
- Preference for radioisotopes from non-High Enriched Uranium (HEU) sources.
- Provision of at least 7 or more FDG doses in one Bulk vial for the Intego MedRad infusion system.
- A minimum 4-hour turnaround time for WBC Tagged radiopharmaceuticals.
- Routine provision of two deliveries per day, with emergency ordering procedures for additional deliveries within 2 hours.
- Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination, with no fuel surcharges allowed.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source (Notice of Intent)
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, with four (4) option years.
- Place of Performance: VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus, 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516.
Eligibility & Submission
- The VA intends to procure from Cardinal Health, Inc., citing their unique capability to provide all required Nuclear Medicine and PET radiopharmaceuticals, including exclusive products like XOFIGO, ILLUCCIX, and NETSPOT.
- Interested parties who believe they can satisfy the requirement must clearly identify their capability in writing.
- Contractor Requirements: Must be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and regularly established in the business of providing radiopharmaceuticals. Copies of licenses and certifications must be provided with the response.
- Response Deadline: Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Email: Jerry.Choinski@va.gov.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only. Responses will be used to determine if competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. A determination not to open this requirement to competition is solely at the Government's discretion.