Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Tablets
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support has issued a Solicitation (SPE2D2-25-R-0018) for the procurement of Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODT) in various strengths. This effort aims to establish a national supply source for the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Bureau of Prisons (BoP) through the Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) program. Proposals are due March 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure Ondansetron ODT in 4 MG (30 count) and 8 MG (10 and 30 count) bottles. Key requirements include:
- Packaging: Unit of use, child-proof closures, minimum 100cc volume cylindrical bottles (minimum 5.75" circumference), with specific label dimensions (5.25" x 2" plus 0.5" for barcode/expiration). Amendment 0001 clarified that "Bottles" and/or "Blister Packaging" are acceptable, and the "Schedule of Supplies" details estimated quantities for a base year and four option years for each item.
- Labeling: Bar code labeling at unit-of-use level, conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards.
- Product Registration: Must be registered with RXNorm, First Data Bank, and Medi-Span prior to contract performance.
- Regulatory Compliance: Offerors must possess FDA approval (NDA, ANDA, or Biologic License) by the closing date, and manufacturing facilities must have acceptable cGMP status.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: One base year with four option years, for a maximum of five years.
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED.
- NAICS Code: 325412, Size Standard: 1300 employees.
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 3:00 PM EST (extended by Amendment 0002).
- Published Date: February 23, 2026 (latest amendment).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Electronically via the Defense Logistics Agency Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the responsible offeror with a technically acceptable proposal and the lowest evaluated aggregate price.
- Proposal Structure: Must include a Non-Price Proposal (Volume 1) and a Price Proposal (Volume 2).
- Certifications: Offerors must complete representations and certifications electronically via SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
A reverse auction may be used for price discussions. Offerors must enter into business-to-business agreements with DLA and VA PPV contractors. Contract prices may be adjusted by distribution fees.