6505--CAMPHOR/MENTHOL/METHYL SALICYLATE PATCH
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), Network Contracting Office 15, CMOP Division, is issuing a Solicitation (36C77026Q0137) to procure Camphor/Menthol/Methyl Salicylate Patches for the VA CMOP facility in Tucson, AZ. This is an Unrestricted acquisition. Offers are due May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Over-The-Counter (OTC) pharmaceutical product: Camphor/Menthol/Methyl Salicylate Patch (C1625). A quantity of 13,032 boxes is needed. Key product requirements include:
- Delivery: Within 10 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to VA CMOP Tucson, AZ.
- Packaging: Must include bar code labeling (GS1-128 or HIBCC standards). Unit of use packages below 500 count require a Safety/Child Proof cap; minimum bottle size is 100cc with a child safety type cap.
- Expiration: Products must have no less than 12 months expiration from the date of delivery.
- Therapeutic Equivalence: Only products with an FDA therapeutic equivalence code of "A" will be considered, unless all drugs in the family group are "B" rated.
- Shipping: Products must be shippable by USPS unless otherwise identified. Tracking information must be emailed to vhacmopprocurement/logistics760@va.gov upon shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0137
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Product/Service Code: 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Offer Due Date: May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- Published Date: May 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Required submission documents include:
- Signed SF 1449 form.
- Completed Pricing Schedule in Excel format (S02_Pricing Schedule_Q0137.xlsx), with all orange-highlighted areas filled.
- Valid State Wholesale Distributor License.
- OEM Authorized Dealer documentation (if applicable for OTC products).
- Completed Buy American Certificate (if quoting a non-domestic item).
- Country of Manufacture.
- BAA Certificate (for non-domestic quotes). Quotes must be emailed to mona.nimmo@va.gov. Evaluation Factors: Technical, Past Performance, Delivery, and Price. Vendors must be registered and current in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
If a vendor proposes an NDC different from the CMOP listed NDC, the quantity must be adjusted and noted in "Vendor Comments." All pharmaceuticals and medical-surgical supplies must have an expiration date of no less than one year from the date of delivery, with any exceptions to be noted. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.