6505--COLESTIPOL HCL 1GM TAB 120CT and DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM,TOP - 762 TUCSON - AP0181 and AP0182

SOL #: 36C77026Q0058Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs, Department Of

NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)

LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

Drugs And Biologicals (6505)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/12f988fc610c4a5daa311378d2d4f256/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 10, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 23, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

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), specifically the National CMOP Office, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of COLESTIPOL HCL 1GM TAB 120CT and DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM 15G. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks to acquire these pharmaceutical items for delivery to the Tucson CMOP facility. Quotations are due by January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the delivery of two specific pharmaceutical products:

Item 0001: COLESTIPOL HCL 1GM TAB 120CT BT (NDC: 70710-1467-07), Quantity: 1,704 BT
Item 0002: DESONIDE 0.05% CREAM 15G (NDC: 72578-0086-01), Quantity: 5,904 TU

Key requirements include:

Delivery: Within 10 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), shippable via USPS, with tracking information provided.
Product Standards: All pharmaceuticals must be FDA "A" rated therapeutic equivalents, include GS1-128 or HIBCC compliant barcoding (ANSI/ISO/IEC Grade C or better), and have no less than 12 months expiration from the date of delivery.
Packaging: Unit-of-use packages under 500 count require a safety/child-proof cap, with a minimum bottle size of 100cc.
Compliance: Offerors must comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), providing Transaction History, Information, and Statement documentation.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
Product Service Code: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
Place of Performance: Tucson CMOP, 3675 E Britannia Dr., Tucson, AZ 85706
Contracting Office: VA, NCO 15 Contracting Ofc - CMOP, Leavenworth KS

Submission & Evaluation

Response Due: January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM Central Time (CT).
Submission Method: All solicitation packages must be emailed to Jennifer.Coleman4@va.gov.
Required Documents:
1. Signed SF1449 (Solicitation cover page)
2. Completed Quote - Price Schedule (Excel format, specifically S02 - Pricing Sche - COL and DES - Q0058.xlsx)
3. Valid and unexpired State Wholesale Distributor Licensure (to verify DSCSA compliance)
4. Completed Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate (Section E), including Place of Manufacture.
5. OEM authorized dealer/distributor documentation for OTC products (if applicable).
Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on Delivery, Past Performance, Price, and Technical factors. The Government may select an offer other than the lowest price if it provides greater benefit. Quotes are non-compliant if all items are not received.