6505--RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS FOR ROBERT J. DOLE VAMC, WICHITA, KS FIVE YEAR IDIQ

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the deadline for the receipt of offers.

• The hour and date for the receipt of offers has been extended.

• The deadline for receipt of offers is extended to May 27, 2026, at 7:00 AM Central Time.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies solicitation 36C25526Q0306 to incorporate a new clause related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) discrimination.

• Effective Date: April 29, 2026

• Purpose: To update contract clauses in accordance with Executive Order (EO) 14398.

• Section C, Contract Clauses: The following clause is inserted as full text:

  • FAR clause 52.222-90 ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (APRIL 2026)

• This amendment applies to both existing and future orders placed against the master contract.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

• No changes were made to proposal deadlines or submission requirements as a direct result of this amendment, other than the incorporation of the new clause.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for radiopharmaceuticals to support the Nuclear Medicine Department at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. The government intends to award a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Preparation of radiopharmaceutical doses, tagging of blood, and testing at the contractor's facility.

• Delivery of radiopharmaceuticals to the Robert J. Dole VAMC.

• Compliance with USP and FDA requirements for radiopharmaceuticals.

• Provision of specific radiopharmaceutical products as detailed in Section B.2.

• Emergency delivery capability within one hour, 24/7.

• Contractor must hold necessary NRC/FDA licenses and maintain licensed personnel.

• Transition capability from HEU to LEU sources for technetium-based products.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ.

• Period of Performance: Five (5) twelve-month ordering periods from 08/01/2026 to 07/31/2031.

• Questions due by: Thursday, May 6, 2026, 10:00 AM CT.

• Quotes due by: Friday, May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM CT.

• Submission Method: Electronic email to Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Price, Technical Capability, and Past Performance.

• Quotes must be submitted in three parts: Price Quote, Technical Acceptability Standard, and General Responsibility Determination.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference.

• Detailed pricing schedules for all five ordering periods are provided in Section B.3.

• Delivery location is the Robert J. Dole VAMC, Nuclear Medicine Department.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for a commercial acquisition using FAR Part 12 under simplified acquisition procedures. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) for radiopharmaceuticals for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

• Provision and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals.

• Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, supplies, equipment, licenses, and transportation necessary.

• Anticipated award of a single-award, firm-fixed-price, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Five (5) twelve-month ordering periods.

• The RFQ is expected to be posted on or about April 24, 2026.

• Quotes are due on or about May 15, 2026, 7:00 AM Central Time, Chicago, USA.

• The RFQ and amendments will be issued electronically via SAM.gov (Contract Opportunities).

• This will be an unrestricted solicitation.

• All interested vendors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov under the applicable NAICS code at the time of quote submission and award.

• Applicable NAICS code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing).

• Applicable Product Service Code (PSC): 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals).

• Place of Performance: Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, 5500 E. Kellogg Avenue, Wichita, KS 67218-1607.

• Contracting Office Address: Network Contracting Office 15, 3450 S 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth KS 66048.

• Point of Contact: Erika Kobulnicky, Contracting Specialist, Erika.Kobunicky@va.gov, 913-946-1991.

Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes to identify potential qualified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8(a), HubZone, and other Small Businesses capable of providing radiopharmaceuticals to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. The government is seeking information to aid in acquisition planning for a potential single-award, five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Supply and delivery of unit-dose radiopharmaceuticals for Nuclear Medicine operations.

• Products must be calibrated for 0600 Central Time and meet radionuclidic and radiochemical purity standards (USP, FDA).

• Products must retain sufficient expiration time upon delivery.

• Contractor must possess required federal licenses (USNRC, FDA) and comply with DOT regulations for transport.

• Adherence to HIPAA and VA information security/privacy requirements is mandatory.

• Contractor facility must be within a 50-mile radius of the VAMC or demonstrate delivery within one hour for emergent orders.

• Emergent orders require 24/7 delivery capability within one hour of confirmation.

• Routine deliveries are Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM; emergent deliveries are 24/7.

• Anticipated contract type: Single-award, five-year IDIQ with five twelve-month ordering periods.

• Estimated period of performance: Approximately 05/01/2026 – 04/30/2031.

• This is for market research only; it is not an invitation for bid, RFQ, or RFP.

• No entitlement to payment for costs incurred in responding.

• Responses must include: Company Name, Address, POC, Phone/Fax/Email, UEI Number, Cage Code, Tax ID, Type of Small Business, FSS/Federal Contract information, and a capability statement.

• Submission is via email to Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov.

• Response deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 AM CST.

• NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), size standard 1,250 employees.

• A total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms is anticipated.

• If SDVOSB response is inadequate, an alternate set-aside or full and open competition may be used.

• The government is not obligated to award a contract based on this notice.

• If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced separately.