Ibuprofen 400MG/600MG/800MG Tablets
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is planning to issue a solicitation for a national requirements contract for Ibuprofen Tablets in 400MG, 600MG, and 800MG dosages. This will be an unrestricted and fully competitive acquisition, establishing a national supply source for Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, Indian Health Service, and Bureau of Prisons customers. The projected solicitation date is March 2023.
Scope of Work
The contract will cover the provision of Ibuprofen Tablets in various strengths and packaging:
- Ibuprofen 400MG: 500 count bottles and 100 count boxes.
- Ibuprofen 600MG: 500 count bottles.
- Ibuprofen 800MG: 12, 15, 30, 90, 100, and 500 count bottles, and 100 count boxes. These items will be supplied through the DLA and VA prime vendor programs. Annual usage estimates will be detailed in the solicitation's Schedule of Supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements Contract
- Duration: One-year base period with four one-year options
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Fully Competitive
- Product Service Code: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- Published Date: February 15, 2023
- Projected Solicitation Date: March 2023 (DLA reserves the right to issue before or after this date).
Additional Notes
This acquisition is for a commercial item and will be solicited using FAR Part 12. All interested sources are encouraged to submit a proposal. The solicitation will be posted on the DLA Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil and Sam.Gov at https://sam.gov/. Interested parties should contact Christopher Newman at christopher.newman@dla.mil or 215-737-2905 for any questions or comments. It is advised to set up automated notifications for solicitation changes through the website.