6525--Intent to Sole Source: TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres

Quick Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Ralph H. Johnson Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Charleston, SC, has issued an Intent to Sole Source notice. The VA intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Boston Scientific Corporation for TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres. This product is crucial for targeted radiation therapy to treat liver cancers. This notice is not a request for competitive quotations; however, any responsible source believing they can meet the requirement must submit a capability statement by February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Scope of Work

• Provision of TheraSphere Y-90 Glass Microspheres.
• These microspheres are used for targeted radiation therapy, delivering high-dose beta radiation directly to liver tumors via the hepatic artery.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.
• Period of Performance: May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027.
• Option Periods: Two (2) twelve-month option periods.
• NAICS Code: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.
• Size Standard: 1,300 Employees.
• Capability Statement Due: February 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
• Published Date: February 5, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• This is an Intent to Sole Source notice, not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
• No contract award will be made based on responses to this notice.
• Interested parties must submit a capability statement to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement.
• Capability statements should be sent to LaTerrica.Sewell@va.gov.
• The government will review submitted capability statements to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
• Do not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information.
• The government will not pay for information provided.

Additional Notes

• The designated sole source is Boston Scientific at 300 Boston Scientific Way, Marlborough, MA, 01752.
• A written justification for the sole-source award will be posted within fourteen (14) days after contract award if the dollar amount meets the required threshold.