6505--Radiopharmaceuticals - Nuclear Medicine
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), specifically the Network Contracting Office 12 (NCO 12), is seeking quotations for unit dose radiopharmaceuticals and related services for nuclear medicine procedures at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. This unrestricted acquisition aims to award a firm-fixed-price contract with a base year and four option years. Quotations are due by February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide unit dose radiopharmaceuticals to support diagnostic imaging for veteran patient care. Key requirements include:
- Routine weekday delivery and pickup (up to five daily).
- Strict compliance with USP 797, NRC, DOT, FDA, and all federal/state regulations.
- Performing quality control testing at no cost to the Government.
- Maintaining all required licenses (State of Wisconsin and NRC).
- Providing internet-based ordering capabilities.
- Proper disposal of radiopharmaceuticals using OSHA-compliant containers.
- Replacement of expired or incorrect items at no charge.
- Same-day delivery for critical items like I-131 capsules.
- Specialized services for labeled white blood cells, including In-111 Oxine inventory, compliant transport, and spare blood draw kits. A detailed list of required radiopharmaceuticals and estimated quantities is provided in the Performance Work Statement and Price Cost Schedule.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: One 12-month base period and four 12-month option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a 1,300-employee size standard.
- PSC: 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals).
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Contracting Officer Stacy Massey at Stacy.Massey@va.gov.
- Required Submissions: Solicitation number, Offeror details (name, address, UEI), compliance with PWS, ability to meet delivery, relevant experience, completed Price Cost Schedule, Trade Agreements Certificate, "Remit to" address, authorized distributor letter (if applicable), and statement of agreement with terms.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability (meeting PWS), Past Performance (relevant experience), Price (reasonableness/competitiveness), and Delivery and Support (timelines, sales rep, education materials).
- Award Basis: Most advantageous to the Government. Technical solution and delivery reliability may be prioritized over the lowest price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active SAM registration and be licensed by the State of Wisconsin and the NRC.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ). The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should contain best terms.