6505--Y90 theraspheres
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Contract Office 1 intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Contract on a sole source basis to Boston Scientific Corporation for the supply of Yttrium-90 microspheres (Therasphere). These radiopharmaceuticals are essential for the Interventional Radiology Department's treatment of primary liver cancer at the Boston Health Care System. This notice serves as an intent to sole source, not a request for competitive proposals. Responses from other responsible sources are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Supply of Yttrium-90 microspheres (Therasphere).
- Provision of emergent delivery services for Theraspheres to the Boston Health Care System (HCS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Contract.
- Duration: One base year with four option years.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (under FAR 6.302-1 -- Only One Responsible Source).
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Drugs And Biologicals).
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation
The government intends to negotiate with only Boston Scientific Corporation. However, all responsible sources who believe they are qualified to provide these services/products may submit detailed documentation for market research purposes. The government will consider this information solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible, but a decision not to compete remains at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a Request for Competitive Proposals, and no solicitation is available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. The primary point of contact for submissions is Jerry Choinski.