6505--Radiopharmaceuticals 5 Year Contract Nuclear Medicine
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 (NCO 01), intends to award a sole source contract to JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE RADIOPHARMACIES, INC. for radiopharmaceutical requirements at the VAMC Providence, Rhode Island. This procurement, under FAR 6.302-1, aims to ensure continuous provision of Nuclear Medicine and PET radiopharmaceuticals without patient care delays. Responses from interested parties are due by January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all Diagnostic Imaging Service radiopharmaceutical requirements, including:
- Radiopharmaceutical products and gadolinium line sources, along with necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and infection control equipment.
- FDA-approved equipment that is fully operational and includes associated manuals.
- A web-based ordering system that communicates directly with the radiopharmacy.
- Emergency radiopharmaceuticals delivered within 1 hour, and three routine deliveries per day.
- Compatibility with the NMIS inventory system (version 15.15) or a viable alternative.
- Consignment program for Tc-99m based unit doses to mitigate delivery delays.
- Compliance with OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and VA security, privacy, and safety regulations.
- Specific radiopharmaceuticals include Tc99m Myoview, Tc99m NaTc04, Tc99m Sestamibi, and various sealed sources for calibration.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole Source (intended)
- Product Service Code: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- NAICS Code: 325412
- Period of Performance: Initial year with up to four (4) additional annual delivery orders.
- Place of Performance: Providence VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908-4799.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a Notice of Intent and not a solicitation.
- Response Deadline: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Written capabilities must be sent via email to Jerry Choinski at Jerry.Choinski@va.gov.
- Purpose of Response: Information submitted will be used solely to determine if competitive procedures could be used for this acquisition. A determination not to open this requirement to competition is at the Government's discretion.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is an intended sole source procurement. The justification states JUBILANT DRAXIMAGE RADIOPHARMACIES, INC. is uniquely capable due to proximity and comprehensive product range, preventing patient care delays at VAMC Providence.