6505--766-26-2-400-0420 -Charleston CMOP B0302 BRIMONIDINE TARTRATE -(VA-26-00039036)
SOL #: 36C77026Q0104Pre-Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)
LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, United States
Place of Performance
Ladson, SC
NAICS
Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)
PSC
Drugs And Biologicals (6505)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 13, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 13, 2026, 7:00 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), Network Contracting Office 15, CMOP Division, is soliciting quotations for Brimonidine Tartrate 0.2% Ophthalmic Solution in 5ml, 10ml, and 15ml sizes. These pharmaceuticals are for delivery to the VA CMOP Charleston (Ladson), SC facility. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The requirement is to procure specific quantities of Brimonidine Tartrate 0.2% OPH SOLN. Key requirements include:
- Products must be therapeutically equivalent (FDA "A" rated) unless specific exceptions apply.
- All pharmaceutical products must include bar code labeling at the unit-of-use package level conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards.
- Products must have an expiration date of no less than 12 months (or one year) from the date of delivery.
- Packages ordered below 500 count require a Safety/Child Proof cap.
- Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) is mandatory, requiring documentation such as Transaction History, Transaction Information, and Transaction Statement.
Contract Details
- RFQ Number: 36C77026Q0104
- Contract Type: Commercial items, Firm Fixed-Price (implied by quote submission)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- Place of Performance: VA CMOP Charleston (Ladson), 4136 CAROLINA COMMERCE PKWY, LADSON, SC 29456
- Delivery: FOB Destination, required within 10 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET)
- Submission Method: All solicitation packages must be submitted via email to claudine.challinor@va.gov.
- Required Documents:
- Signed SF1449 (Solicitation cover page)
- Completed Quote (Excel format, specifically the provided Pricing Schedule, with all orange fields filled)
- Valid State Wholesale Distributor License (verifying DSCSA compliance)
- Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate (vendor must provide place of manufacturing)
- Quote Details: Quotes must be concise, specifically directed to the requirement, and include all items. Alternate National Drug Codes (NDCs) must be listed on the quote spreadsheet and approved by CMOP.
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance and Price.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Claudine M Challinor (claudine.challinor@va.gov)
People
Points of Contact
Claudine M Challinor (Contractor)Claudine ChallinorPRIMARY
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