6505--VA Phoenix Radiopharmaceuticals Base DO
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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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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 22, has awarded RLS (USA) INC. a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply of Radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Phoenix and Tucson Healthcare Systems. This award, under Solicitation 36C26226Q0334, includes a specific delivery order for VA Phoenix valued at $1,561,204.33. The overall estimated IDIQ contract value is $6,992,473.02.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of various radiopharmaceutical products, including but not limited to Tc99m Pertechnetate, Tc99m MDP, I-123 Capsules, Xe-133, F-18 FDG, and Ga-68 products. Deliveries are required by 06:30 AM the next business day, with potential for same-day delivery. The contractor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, and ensure quality control and compliance with all relevant regulatory agency rules. Shipping costs are included in the unit cost (FOB Destination).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Base year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) plus two option years (revised from four option years by Amendment 0003).
- Award Value:
- Specific Delivery Order (VA Phoenix): $1,561,204.33 (Award Number: 36C26226D0065 36C26226N0409)
- Overall Estimated IDIQ Contract Value: $6,992,473.02
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Radiopharmaceutical Production), Size Standard: 1,300 Employees
- Product Service Code: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
Award Information
- Awardee: RLS (USA) INC. (UEI: UA3GDUKRYSM5)
- Award Date: March 5, 2026
- Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 22, Long Beach, CA
Additional Notes
The solicitation underwent several amendments. Amendment 0003, posted February 17, 2026, was significant, revising the Period of Performance from a base plus four option years to a base plus two option years, and requiring new quote submissions. Earlier amendments clarified F-18 DG dosage requirements, updated pricing schedules, and removed specific VAAR clauses and line items.