6505--MED/SURGE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation (RFQ) for pharmaceutical products, specifically MIRTAZAPINE 7.5MG TAB and CATH, EXTERNAL EXTENDED WEAR MED. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, NCO 15 Contracting Ofc CMOP.

• Products: MIRTAZAPINE 7.5MG TAB (11,016.00 BT) and CATH, EXTERNAL EXTENDED WEAR MED (900.00 BX).

• Delivery: Delivery is scheduled for 04/09/2026 to Dept of Veterans Affairs, CMOP TUCSON.

• Bar Coding: All pharmaceutical products must include unit-of-use package level bar code labeling conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards. The bar code must encode the NDC.

• Therapeutic Equivalence: Only products with a therapeutic equivalence code of "A" by the FDA will be considered, unless all drugs in the family group are "B" rated.

• Recalls: Vendors must follow specific procedures for drug recalls, including notifying multiple parties.

• National Drug Codes (NDC): Offerors must provide a separate and distinct eleven-digit NDC for each product.

• Product Availability: A firm commitment of product availability and price is required approximately 24 hours prior to purchase order.

• Other Requirements:

  • Package size below 500 count requires Unit of Use issue and Safety/Child Proof cap.
  • Expiration dates must be no less than 12 months from date of delivery.
  • Substitutions of pack sizes require Contracting Officer approval.
  • Changes deviating from the item requested require Contracting Officer approval.
  • Partial deliveries require Contracting Officer approval.
  • Minimal lot numbers are required.
  • Bottle size must be 100cc with a child safety cap, cylindrical body, and minimum 5.75-inch circumference.
  • Shipments must include a packing slip with specific identifying information.
  • Breakable items require appropriate packaging.
  • Vendor must provide return authorization for damaged or incorrect products within one week.

• Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Compliance: Documentation (Transaction History, Transaction Information, Transaction Statement) must be provided.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but appears to be a purchase order or contract for commercial products.

• Period of Performance: Delivery date is 04/09/2026.

• Submission: Solicitation packages must be emailed to Kelly.Mann@va.gov. Quotes must be returned in excel format.

• Required Documents: RFQ cover page SF 1449 (signed), Pricing Schedule (excel quote spreadsheet), State wholesale distributor license (valid & unexpired), BAA Certificate, and Section E completed.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on Past Performance and Price. The Government may select an offer other than the lowest price if it provides additional benefit.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing)

• Size Standard: 1300 Employees

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The offer due date is 03-24-2026 at 5pm CST.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing schedule in spreadsheet format (Excel) required for the solicitation RFQ: 36C77026Q0103. Vendors must complete all areas highlighted in orange to be considered for award. This spreadsheet is a required document to be submitted with the bid package.

• Vendor Information: Fields for Vendor Name, UEI SAM, POC Name, POC E-Mail, and Phone.
• Line Items: Details for MIRTAZAPINE TABLETS, 7.5MG (NDC 57664-510-83) and CATH, EXTERNAL EXTENDED (Brand Name Only, NDC 99901-0092-07).
• Pricing: Columns for Unit Price and Total Price for each line item.
• Vendor Comments: A section for vendors to provide additional information, such as adjusted quantities for different NDC counts or expiration dates if less than one year from the date of delivery.
• Required Fields: Vendors must provide their proposed NDC, Manufacturer, Place of Manufacture, Unit, QTY, Unit Price, and Total Price. Vendor Comments are also required, including delivery schedule.

This pricing schedule is critical for bidders to accurately quote prices for the specified items. It outlines the specific product details, required vendor information, and submission instructions. Failure to complete the highlighted fields will result in the bid not being considered for award. Bidders must also adhere to the requirement for pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to have an expiration date of no less than one year from the date of delivery, or provide details in the Vendor Comments section.