6505--12 LINE HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE 25MG RTL SUPP 12CT & 24CT
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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), Network Contracting Office 15, CMOP Division, is soliciting quotations for Hydrocortisone Acetate 25mg Rectal Suppositories in 12-count and 24-count packaging. This requirement is for delivery to multiple Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacies (CMOPs) across the U.S. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due March 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The opportunity, identified by RFQ 36C77026Q0087, requires the procurement of specific quantities of Hydrocortisone Acetate 25mg rectal suppositories for CMOP facilities in Leavenworth, Chelmsford, Tucson, Lancaster, Murfreesboro, Hines, and Ladson. Quantities range from 408 to 4800 packages per line item, with both 12-count and 24-count options.
Key Requirements
Offerors must supply products that meet specific pharmaceutical standards:
- Packaging: Bar code labeling at the unit-of-use package level, conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards. Minimum bottle size of 100cc with a child safety type cap.
- Quality: Only products with an FDA therapeutic equivalence code of "A" will be considered, unless all drugs in the family group are "B" rated.
- Shelf Life: Expiration dates must be no less than 12 months from the date of delivery.
- Compliance: Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is required for prescription pharmaceuticals. Offerors must provide state wholesale distributor licensure. For over-the-counter (OTC) products, OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller documentation is required.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C77026Q0087.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1300 employees.
- Delivery: Required within 10 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to the specified CMOP locations.
- Payment: Made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) upon final acceptance of electronic invoices.
- FAR Clauses: Incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.
Submission & Evaluation
- Required Documents: Submissions must include a signed SF1449, a completed pricing schedule (Excel format), a valid state wholesale distributor license, OEM authorization documentation (if applicable for OTC products), and a Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate indicating the place of manufacture.
- Submission Method: All solicitation packages must be submitted via email.
- Evaluation Factors: Delivery, Past Performance, Price, and Technical capability. The Government reserves the right to award based on the most advantageous offer.
Important Dates
- Estimated Issue Date: March 18, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 25, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT
Contact Information
For submissions and inquiries, contact Jennifer Coleman at Jennifer.Coleman4@va.gov or 913-758-9934.