6505--766_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP Charleston A_36C77026Q0099
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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), specifically the NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770), has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract valued at $64,656.00 to CORE TRADING CO (UEI: HSYJHAJULQ94) for the procurement of pharmaceuticals. This award was made on March 10, 2026, under Solicitation Number 36C77026Q0099.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement of pharmaceutical products, specifically CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 0.25% OPH SOLN 15ML (NDC: 58790-0001-15), packaged as 15 per bottle, with a quantity of 7,200.00 bottles. Delivery was required within 10 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to VA CMOP Charleston A, Ladson, SC. Products had to comply with DSCSA, meet therapeutic equivalence standards (FDA 'A' code), and feature GS1-128 or HIBCC compliant barcode labeling. A minimum of 12 months remaining expiration from the delivery date was also required.
Contract Details
- Award Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Award Amount: $64,656.00
- Awardee: CORE TRADING CO (UEI: HSYJHAJULQ94)
- Award Date: March 10, 2026
- Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0099
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
Original Solicitation Requirements
The original solicitation required bidders to submit an SF1449, a Quote (in Excel format), a State Wholesale Distributor License, and a completed Buy American Certificate (provision 52.225-2). Evaluation factors included Technical or Quality, Past Performance, and Price, with preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business if quotes were equal.
Point of Contact
Calvin F. Robinson, Contract Specialist, can be reached at Calvin.Robinson6@va.gov or (913) 684-1976.