6505--Intent to Sole Source: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV Mixtures - Base plus Four (4) Option Years

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV admixture program for the Bay Pines VA Health Care System. The government intends to negotiate a Fixed-Priced Purchase Order with Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. as a sole source, citing unique or specialized needs that only this provider can meet. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes but allows interested businesses to submit written notice of their ability to meet the scope of work.

• Provision of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Mixtures.

• Services include compounding TPN solutions using aseptic technique in a sterile environment.

• Custom preparation of macronutrient base and manual addition of electrolytes, minerals, and other additives.

• Double and triple checks throughout the formulation process to ensure accuracy.

• Delivery of TPN solutions to the Inpatient Pharmacy at Bay Pines VA Health Care System.

• Product labeling must include patient name, date of birth, all ingredients, and specific quantities.

• Adherence to quality assurance programs meeting JCAHO, FDA, and ISO 9000 standards.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (May 01, 2026 – April 30, 2027) plus four (4) option years.

• Base Year Items include Adult TPN (PlenAmine™ 15%), 503A TPN Delivery, and Latex Precautions Surcharge.

• This is a notice of intent to negotiate with a sole source; it is not a request for competitive quotes.

• Interested businesses must submit written notice to moneque.rodriguez@va.gov by 13:00 PM EST on January 23, 2026.

• Supporting evidence of ability to comply with the scope of work must be provided.

• The acquisition is intended to be a sole source procurement under FAR 12.102(a) and 41 USC §1901.

• NAICS Code: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.

• Size Standard: Not explicitly stated but implied to be met by the sole source.

• The contract includes provisions related to records management, requiring compliance with Federal Records Act and NARA policies.

• Specific clauses regarding security prohibitions, information systems security, and payment terms are incorporated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of the Government's intent to negotiate a sole source, Fixed-Priced Purchase Order for a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV admixture program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 08 (NCO 08) believes that Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is the only source capable of meeting the agency's needs due to the unique and specialized nature of the supplies and/or services required.

• Provision of a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV admixture program.

• Contract Type: Fixed-Priced Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Base year plus four (4) option years.

• Place of Performance: Bay Pines VA Health Care System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines, FL 33744.

• This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Telephone requests will not be accepted.

• Any business believing it can meet the scope of work must provide written notice to moneque.rodriguez@va.gov by 13:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 23, 2026.

• All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered.

• Supporting evidence must demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement.

• The determination not to compete the acquisition based on responses is at the Government's discretion.

• Sole Source action under FAR 12.102(a) and 41 USC §1901.

• This synopsis does not commit the Government to any contract.

• The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this synopsis.

• The solicitation number is 36C24826Q0181.

• Product Service Code (PSC): 6505

• NAICS Code: 325412

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) services, exceeding the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 08, is procuring these services in support of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System.

• Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) is an intravenous feeding method for patients unable to obtain nourishment from their gastrointestinal tract.

• Services include compounding individualized TPNs with daily or next-day delivery, operating 365 days a year.

• Compliance with USP 797 standards and provision of patient-specific labels with barcoding.

• Tailoring of macro and micro nutrients for each patient's dietary needs.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: May 01, 2026 – April 30, 2027
  • Option Year 1: May 01, 2027 – April 30, 2028
  • Option Year 2: May 01, 2028 – April 30, 2029
  • Option Year 3: May 01, 2029 – April 30, 2030
  • Option Year 4: May 01, 2030 – April 30, 2031

• The estimated procurement value is not fully disclosed in the provided text.

• This document is a justification for a single-source award, indicating that a competitive solicitation process may not be conducted.

• Market research identified numerous Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) vendors. However, the justification cites Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) as the only known company that compounds individualized TPNs with same-day or next-day delivery, operating 365 days a year, limiting availability to one source.

• The justification is based on FAR 12.102(a) and approved in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).

• A sources sought notice was issued, and only one response was received from B.Braun Medical, Inc. (operating as CAPS).

Sources Sought Notice

This is a Sources Sought Notice to gather information on the availability and capabilities of qualified sources for providing Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV Mixture. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8), is conducting market research to determine the appropriate acquisition method for this requirement at the Bay Pines Veteran Affairs Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL.

• Requirement: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV Mixture.
• Location: Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744.
• NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing).
• Product Service Code: 6505 (Medical Gases, All).
• Response Deadline: January 02, 2026, 13:00 EST.
• Contact: Moneque Rodriguez (moneque.rodriguez@va.gov).

Interested contractors must provide:

• Company Name, Address, Size Standard, UEI#, Cage Code.

• Capabilities Statement (including if items are on existing government contract).

• Contract number (if applicable).

• Place of Manufacturing.

• Point of Contact (name, phone, email).

• Authorized distributorship letter (if a distributor).

• Confirmation of whether the prime contractor will provide manufactured products, acquire from small/large business manufacturers, or if it's a nonmanufacturer providing end items of a small business manufacturer.

• Percentage of total contract value to be subcontracted.

• This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals.

• Responses are for informational and planning purposes only.

• The VA is not obligated to award a contract or pay for information provided.

• No solicitation is currently available.

• Respondents are responsible for all associated costs.

• The VA will treat received information as proprietary.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To outline the requirements for the preparation and delivery of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions to the Bay Pines Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (BPVAHCS).

• Preparation of custom TPN solutions using aseptic technique in an ISO Class 7 sterile room with an ISO Class 5 Laminar Flow Hood.

• Utilization of a Baxter compounding machine for macronutrient bases.

• Manual addition of electrolytes, minerals, and other additives.

• Double and triple checks throughout the preparation process to ensure accuracy.

• Delivery of TPN solutions to the Inpatient Pharmacy at BPVAHCS.

• TPN solutions must be prepared using aseptic technique.

• Orders submitted by 1300 EST are expected to meet a 1800 hang time.

• Orders placed by 1200 EST will be delivered no later than 1500 EST the same day.

• A packing slip in duplicate copies must accompany deliveries, with one copy signed and returned.

• Contractor must make efforts to accommodate late or early orders on a per-case basis.

• Contractor must notify BPVAHCS if a delivery is late.

• Each TPN must be labeled with patient name, date of birth, all ingredients, and specific quantities.

• If an order is discontinued and the contractor is notified 1 hour prior to delivery leaving their facility, BPVAHCS will not be charged.

• Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer within three (3) business days of any product recall, removal, modification, or defective items.

• Defective or technically unacceptable items must be returned, replaced, or credited.

• Contractor must participate in a continuous quality assessment and improvement program meeting JCAHO, FDA, and ISO 9000 requirements.

• Contractor must meet all Federal, State, and JCAHO quality assurance requirements.

• An invoice detailing individual costs per TPN and delivery costs will be provided every two weeks.

• A packing slip with patient names and products delivered must be provided with all deliveries.

• Ordering Period 1: May 01, 2026 – April 30, 2027

• Ordering Period 2: May 01, 2027 – April 30, 2028

• Ordering Period 3: May 01, 2028 – April 30, 2029

• Ordering Period 4: May 01, 2029 – April 30, 2030

• Ordering Period 5: May 01, 2030 – April 30, 2031

• Place of Performance: Inpatient Pharmacy, BPVAHCS, 10,000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, Florida 33744

• Hours of Operation: 0900 – 1730 (EST) seven (7) days per week. Contact phone numbers must be provided for after-hours inquiries.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Unit Price.

• Funding: Subject to availability of VA funds.

• Order Transmission/Delivery: TPNs ordered throughout the day, seven (7) days a week. Orders by 1200 EST delivered by 1500 EST same day.

• Nonstandard/Late Deliveries: Accommodated on a per-case basis. BPVAHCS pharmacist must contact TPN Services for orders after the 1200 EST cut-off.

• Product Labeling: Specific requirements for patient name, DOB, ingredients, and quantities.

• Discontinued Dose Policy: No charge if notified 1 hour prior to delivery leaving facility.

• Product Recall/Returns: Specific procedures for handling recalls, defective items, and returns.

• Contract Administration: Only the Contracting Officer can approve changes. Contractor shall communicate with the Contracting Officer on all contract administration matters.

• On-Site Regulations: Contractor personnel must wear visible identification, park in designated areas, and adhere to VA regulations regarding smoking, weapons, and searches. Parking violations are the contractor's responsibility.