6505--VA Phoenix and Tucson Radiopharmaceuticals IDIQ
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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.
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 VA Phoenix and Tucson Healthcare Systems, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply Radiopharmaceuticals. This is an Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition. Proposals are due by February 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply various radiopharmaceuticals, including Tc99m Pertechnetate, Tc99m MDP, I-123 Capsules, Xe-133, F-18 FDG, and Ga-68 products. A key clarification from Amendment 0002 specifies that F-18 FDG is required in both multi-dose vials (compatible with Bayer/MEDRED systems) and unit dose forms. Deliveries are required FOB Destination, typically by 06:30 AM the next business day, with potential for same-day delivery. Contractors must be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers, and perform quality control in compliance with regulatory agencies.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: A base year (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) plus four one-year option periods, extending the potential contract through March 31, 2031.
- Minimum Order Threshold: $250,000.00 per delivery order.
- Maximum Order Threshold: $1,000,000.00 per delivery order. These thresholds apply at the delivery order level.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Radiopharmaceutical Production), Size Standard: 1,300 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes/Proposals are due by February 13, 2026, at 18:00 UTC. Bidders must use the updated B.3 Price/Cost Schedule (Version 2), attached with Amendment 0002, for pricing. While contractors may use their own quote format, submissions must reflect all changes outlined in the amendments. Evaluation for award will be based solely on price.
Amendments
- Amendment 0001 removed VAAR clause 852.212-71, deleted Line Item 51 (Ra-224 Disochloride), updated quantities for radiopharmaceuticals, and clarified that minimum/maximum order thresholds apply per delivery order.
- Amendment 0002 further clarified F-18 FDG dosage requirements and provided the latest B.3 Price/Cost Schedule (Version 2), which bidders are required to use.