6505--VA Phoenix and Tucson Radiopharmaceuticals IDIQ
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 Network Contract Office 22, is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply Radiopharmaceuticals for the VA Phoenix and Tucson Healthcare Systems. This opportunity, Solicitation/RFQ 36C26226Q0334, has been amended multiple times. Amendment 0003, the latest, significantly revises the Period of Performance and requires new submissions from all interested contractors. New quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for supplying various radiopharmaceutical products, including Tc99m Pertechnetate, Tc99m MDP, I-123 Capsules, Xe-133, F-18 FDG, and Ga-68 products. Key requirements include:
- Shipping term is FOB Destination, with costs included in unit price.
- Contractor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller.
- No remanufactured or gray market items are accepted.
- Deliveries are required by 06:30 AM the next business day, with potential for same-day delivery.
- Quality control and compliance with all relevant regulatory agency rules are mandatory.
- The line item for "Quadramet" has been deleted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Base year plus Two option years.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Radiopharmaceutical Production), Size Standard: 1,300 Employees.
- Minimum Order Threshold: $250,000.00 per Delivery Order.
- Maximum Order Threshold: $1,000,000.00 per Delivery Order.
Submission & Evaluation
- All previous submissions are rendered invalid. Interested contractors must submit a new quote that incorporates the changes from Amendment 0003 and acknowledges its receipt.
- Quotes/Proposals Due: February 20, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET (10:00 AM Pacific Time).
- Pricing must be submitted using the attached spreadsheet, specifically B.3 Price Cost Schedule - UPDATED v.3, or a mirrored format.
- Evaluation: Based solely on price.
- Offerors must be registered in www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This opportunity has undergone several amendments. Amendment 0003, posted on February 17, 2026, is the most recent and critical, changing the Period of Performance from Base + 4 option years to Base + 2 option years, and requiring all new submissions. The updated pricing schedule, B.3 Price Cost Schedule - UPDATED v.3, reflects this revised PoP. Contact Hestia Sim at Hestia.Sim@va.gov for inquiries.