6505--770_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP National Office_36C77026Q0102 770-26-2-801-0097 - CMOP C1634 CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of pharmaceuticals by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO 15). The acquisition is for the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) National Office.

• Product: Pharmaceuticals, specifically identified as ITEM ID NO. 9991 CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 1% GEL, OPH 0.4ML [C1634] in various quantities.

• Packaging: 30 units per bottle (BT).

• Quality: Products must be therapeutically equivalent (FDA "A" code) unless otherwise specified.

• Barcoding: All pharmaceutical products require unit-of-use bar code labeling conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards.

• Expiration Dates: Must be no less than 12 months from the date of delivery.

• DSCSA Compliance: Vendors must comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and provide required documentation (Transaction History, Information, and Statement).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Base period from March 18, 2026, to June 1, 2026.

• Submission Deadline: Offer Due Date is March 13, 2026, at 09:00 CDT.

• Submission Method: Packages must be submitted via email to Calvin.Robinson6@va.gov.

• Required Documents: Signed SF 1449, Price Schedule (Excel format), State Wholesale Distributor License, and completed 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical or Quality, Past Performance, and Price. Preference will be given to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business if quotes are equal in non-price and price factors.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" but specific set-aside information is not detailed in the provided text.

• Offers failing to include required documents or product information will be deemed technically unacceptable.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to multiple VA CMOP locations across the US.

• A pricing spreadsheet attachment is referenced.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a certification form for offerors regarding Trade Agreements. It requires the offeror to certify the country of origin for end products proposed in response to the solicitation.

• Certification Requirement: Offerors must certify that each end product is either U.S.-made or a designated country end product, as defined in the "Trade Agreements" clause.
• Listing of Other End Products: A section is provided for offerors to list any supplies that are not U.S.-made or designated country end products, specifying the line item number and country of origin.

This form is crucial for bidders to complete accurately. The government will evaluate offers based on these certifications. Offers of U.S.-made or designated country end products will be considered for award, unless no such offers are received or they are insufficient to meet the requirements. The evaluation will follow Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 25, and for WTO GPA covered items, Buy American statute restrictions will not apply to U.S.-made or designated country end products.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing spreadsheet (Excel format) associated with RFQ 36C77026Q0102. It is intended for bidders to provide their pricing for the specified items.

• RFQ Number: 36C77026Q0102
• Contact for Quotes: Calvin.Robinson6@va.gov
• Required Documents for Submission:
  1. SF1449 - Solicitation cover page (Signed)
  2. Quote - Price Schedule (This Excel file)
  3. State Wholesale Distributor License
  4. 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE.docx (Completed)
• Item Details: The spreadsheet lists specific items, including "CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 1% GEL,OPH 0.4ML [C1634]" with package size (30 per BT) and quantities required for different VA CMOP locations.
• Delivery Information: Estimated Delivery Date is 03-18-26 (TBD).
• Key Dates:
  • RFQ Close Date: Fri, 03/13/26 @ 09:00 AM (CST)
  • Estimated Award Date: 03/18/26

Bidders must use this spreadsheet to enter their pricing for the listed pharmaceutical item. This document, along with the other required documents, must be submitted by the specified close date. The pricing provided in this sheet will be a critical component of the bid evaluation.