7510--760-26-1-060-0070 -Leavenworth CMOP PT CENTRIC LABELS -(VA-26-00025612)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is soliciting proposals for the procurement of patient-centric and packing labels for its CMOP Shawnee facility under RFQ 36C77026Q0051. This opportunity, initially published on January 7, 2026, has been amended to extend the offer due date. Proposals are now due by January 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time (CST).
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of various label types, including:
- Patient Centric Labels: 2" x 5.5" (MPN: SYS0024N-L9-RHF) and 2.5" x 5.5" (MPN: SYS0026N).
- Sprint Labels: 4" x 6" (MPN: DT400600-3-14TC).
- Direct Thermal Packing Labels: 4.25" x 3.125" (MPN: SYS1000-NP). Labels must meet precise technical specifications for dimensions, core diameter, feed orientation, adhesive type, material (Appvion Résiste Rx facestock), ink colors (Process Yellow / Reflex Blue), and packaging quantities. While brand name is not required, proposed alternate products must meet all specified dimensions and technical requirements. Offerors proposing alternate products must submit one case of each proposed label as testing samples by the solicitation closing date.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0051
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 322220 (Paper and Paperboard Mills)
- Offer Due Date: January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM CST
- Published Date: January 14, 2026
- Delivery: FOB Destination, with estimated delivery within 10 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Submission Requirements
To be considered, offerors must submit:
- A signed SF 1449 (RFQ cover page).
- A completed Pricing Schedule in Excel format (refer to the updated version).
- Documentation verifying direct OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller status. If not a direct OEM dealer, authorization letters from a manufacturer's authorized wholesaler/reseller are required. Remanufactured or gray market items are strictly prohibited.
- A completed Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate (Section E). All required documents and quotes must be emailed to Kelley.Cunningham@va.gov.
Evaluation Criteria
Offers will be evaluated based on Past Performance and Price using a comparative evaluation process. The Government reserves the right to select an offer other than the lowest price if it provides additional benefit.
Key Updates & Clarifications
This solicitation has been amended. The most significant change is the extension of the offer due date to January 30, 2026, 3 PM CST. Additionally, the pricing schedule for line items 1 and 2 has been updated to correct discrepancies in the Statement of Requirements. Updated graphics for these line items and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document have been attached, providing specific technical details on label rewind direction, adhesive type, size, core size, and facestock material. Samples for testing must also be received by the extended closing date.