6505--766_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP Charleston A_36C77026Q0099
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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), National CMOP Contracting Office, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 0.25% OPH SOLN 15ML for delivery to the CMOP facility in Ladson, SC. This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The VA requires 7,200 bottles of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 0.25% OPH SOLN 15ML (NDC: 58790-0001-15), packaged as 15 per bottle. Delivery is required within 10 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to VA CMOP Charleston A, 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Ladson, SC 29456-6707. Products must be shippable by USPS, comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) including Transaction History, Information, and Statement, and meet FDA 'A' code therapeutic equivalence. All pharmaceutical products require GS1-128 or HIBCC compliant bar code labeling, and must have no less than 12 months remaining from the date of delivery.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0099
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
- Product/Service Code: 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals)
- FOB: Destination (Vendor pays shipping)
- Buy American Act: One or more items are subject to FAR 52.225-1 and 52.225-2.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a complete solicitation package via email to Calvin.Robinson6@va.gov. The package must include:
- SF1449 (Signed)
- Quote - Price Schedule (in Excel format, using the provided spreadsheet)
- State Wholesale Distributor License (verifying DSCSA compliance)
- Completed 52.225-2 BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE
Vendors must also provide company and Point of Contact information, manufacturer name, and product country of origin. Failure to provide the Price Schedule, required information, or a copy of the state license may result in the offer being deemed technically unacceptable. Evaluation factors include Technical/Quality, Past Performance, and Price, with preference given to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business if quotes are equal in non-price and price factors.
Key Dates
- Estimated Issue Date: February 25, 2026
- Closing Response Date: March 6, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST
- Estimated Award Date: March 11, 2026