6505--RX - Brand name or Equal to Pylarify
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 2, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a requirement for Pylarify (Piflufolastat F 18 Injection) or an equal brand. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The official solicitation is anticipated to be posted on March 5, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time. Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by March 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose
This pre-solicitation notice serves as market research to identify interested and capable Total Small Business firms for the provision of Pylarify or an equivalent radiopharmaceutical. It is intended for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to issue one. The VA is seeking to understand market capabilities for this specific radiopharmaceutical injection.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for Pylarify (Piflufolastat F 18 Injection), identified by National Drug Code (NDC) 71258-0022-01, which falls under Imaging Agents (IN VIVO) Radiopharmaceuticals. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals), and the NAICS Code is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing). Delivery is anticipated for VISN 2 Downstate Hospitals.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0246
Key Dates & Contact
- Pre-Solicitation Response Due: March 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (New York, USA)
- Official Solicitation Posting: March 5, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 2 (36C242)
- Point of Contact: Aleta Jennette, Contracting Officer
- Email: Aleta.Jennette@va.gov
- Phone: (914) 737-4400 ext 2068
Additional Notes
Interested vendors should respond to this pre-solicitation to indicate their capability and interest, which will inform the Government's acquisition planning. Responses to previous Sources Sought notices (dated December 31, 2025) were also part of this market research effort. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.