6505--442 NUCLEAR MEDICINE 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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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), specifically the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259), is soliciting proposals for Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals for the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, WY. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ #: 36C25926R0074) for commercial items, anticipating a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The purpose is to ensure recurring daily deliveries of radiopharmaceuticals to support Nuclear Medicine diagnostic exams. Quotes are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall manufacture and deliver radiopharmaceuticals on a recurring daily basis as ordered, supporting all Nuclear Medicine procedures. Deliveries must comply with all applicable regulatory safety and security requirements, including those from NRC and DOT for radioactive materials. The contractor is responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, facilities, materials, supplies, licenses, and transportation. Key requirements include:
- Recurring daily, procedure-driven deliveries due to short half-lives and storage limitations.
- Delivery and acceptance F.O.B Destination at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center Radiology Department.
- Required radiopharmaceuticals include Xe133, MAA Kits, Mebrofenin Kits, Medronate Kits, Sodium Pertechnetate Tc-99m, I-123 Capsules, and various Tc-99m labeled products, along with delivery charges, calibration sources, and syringe shields.
- Deliveries must go directly to an authorized user or licensed nuclear pharmacist.
- All radiopharmaceuticals must meet U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) specifications.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price IDIQ
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031, with an option for up to 6 months of continued performance.
- Contract Minimum: $30,000 of Nuclear Radiopharmaceuticals.
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1300 Employees.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: May 14, 2026, by 12:00 PM Local Mountain Time. Questions must be submitted in writing to barron.long@va.gov.
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM Local Mountain Time. Quotes must be submitted via email to barron.long@va.gov. Faxed or hand-carried quotes will not be accepted.
- Submission Format: Offerors must submit quotes in three volumes: Technical Capability, Price, and Past Performance.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability/quality, Price, and Past Performance.
- Award Basis: All or Nothing Basis to the most advantageous offer.
Additional Notes
Offerors should refer to "Attachment 2 - Line Items - Nuclear Radiopharmaceuticals" for pricing details and estimated quantities. Bidders must state if quoted items are available through existing Government-wide Acquisition Contracts (GWAC), GSA MAS, or VA-wide Acquisition Contracts. FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation) apply, along with incorporated VAAR clauses.