6505--770_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP National Office_36C77026Q0102 770-26-2-801-0097 - CMOP C1634 CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
Overview
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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 Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 1% Ophthalmic Gel (0.4ML). This UNRESTRICTED opportunity aims to procure specific quantities of this pharmaceutical for monthly delivery to multiple VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facilities. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price, with a period of performance from March 18, 2026, to June 1, 2026. Quotes are due March 13, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ITEM ID NO. 9991 CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 1% GEL,OPH 0.4ML [C1634], packaged 30 per bottle. Deliveries will be made monthly for three consecutive months to seven CMOP locations, with the first delivery estimated for April 1, 2026. Key product requirements include:
- Therapeutically equivalent (FDA "A" code).
- Unit-of-use bar code labeling (GS1-128 or HIBCC standards).
- Expiration dates no less than 12 months from delivery.
- Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), requiring Transaction History, Information, and Statement.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: March 18, 2026 – June 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED (with preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) if quotes are equal in non-price and price factors)
- Product Service Code: 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals)
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
- Trade Agreements: Subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and Free Trade Agreements, with preference for U.S.-made or designated country end products. Delivery is FOB Destination, with the vendor responsible for shipping costs.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST
- Submission Method: Via email to Calvin.Robinson6@va.gov
- Required Documents:
- Signed SF1449 (Solicitation cover page)
- Quote - Price Schedule (using the provided Excel format)
- State Wholesale Distributor License (verifying DSCSA compliance)
- Completed 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE
- Evaluation Factors: Technical or Quality, Past Performance, and Price. Failure to provide required documents or information (e.g., Price Schedule, company/POC/manufacturer/country of origin details, state license) may result in a technically unacceptable quote.