6505--Lab Supplies | Radiopharm | New Requirement | 5-Year IDIQ |646-26-3-140-0053 | SPE 51707 | Christa Stine | NCO 4 Services 5 | EDA: | Status: (VA-27-00001687)
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 4 (NCO 04), is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Research to identify potential sources for Radiopharmaceuticals for the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pittsburgh, PA. This is for informational planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA anticipates a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Responses are due by Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 4 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The successful contractor will provide radiopharmaceuticals for the Nuclear Medicine Department for patient care, requiring a US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) License. Key requirements include:
- Delivery: Must deliver items within 2 hours of ordering from a full-service Radiopharmacy located within a 2-hour drive of Pittsburgh, PA.
- Compliance: Adherence to all NRC, DOT, FDA, OSHA, and other Federal and State regulations.
- Labeling: All supplies must be clearly labeled with radiopharmaceutical amount, preparation/expiration times, date, and a barcode. Shipping cartons must be labeled "RADIOACTIVE."
- Returns: Acceptance of returns for full credit under specified conditions (e.g., product error, damage, recall, outdated stock).
- Deliveries: Standard deliveries Monday-Friday (6 AM - 4:30 PM) and emergency deliveries after hours, on weekends, and Federal holidays.
- Invoicing: No additional surcharges (e.g., fuel, tax, credit card, separate delivery, stat services, blood kit charges) are permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated IDIQ)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: August 15, 2026, through August 14, 2031 (5 ordering periods).
- Place of Performance: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Nuclear Medicine Department, University Drive Campus, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, at 4 PM EST.
- Published: May 14, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capability statement detailing their firm's experience and knowledge. Required information includes:
- Company details (Name, Address, UEI, NAICS, POC, Website).
- Business size and type (e.g., SDVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, SDB, Small Business, Large Business).
- Summary of ability to meet the services described in the Statement of Work.
- Government contracts for similar services in the last 3 years (Agency, Contract #, Value, Period, POC).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 1300 employees.
- Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. SDVOSB/VOSB vendors must be registered in VetCert.
- No specific set-aside is designated at this market research stage; the VA is identifying capable sources across various business types.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research. No solicitation is available at this time, and this is not a request for quote. The VA is directed to preferentially procure medical radioisotopes from non-High Enriched Uranium (HEU) sources.