Pharmacy First Fill Services - VISN 4
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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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244), is soliciting proposals for Pharmacy First Fill Services across Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4). This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contractor will provide pharmacy benefit management services, including filling and dispensing original prescriptions for veterans. Proposals are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the contractor to provide comprehensive pharmacy first fill services, including:
- Filling and dispensing original prescriptions written by VA-approved prescribers.
- Providing medication counseling in compliance with OBRA 1990 and state requirements.
- Establishing pharmacy networks with locations within a 10-mile radius of listed Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and Emergency Departments.
- Ensuring pharmacies operate Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a preference for 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Employing licensed pharmacists (in PA, NJ, DE, or OH) who check allergy history, resolve drug-related problems, and counsel patients.
- Filling prescriptions for new, urgent/emergent use only, with no refills or renewals authorized, and a maximum 14-day supply (except for single unit dose items).
- Prioritizing generic drugs, with brand names reimbursed only if no generic exists.
- Reporting adverse drug events and complying with all Federal and State regulations.
- Submitting monthly summary reports of services provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: 5 years, from July 31, 2026, to July 30, 2031.
- Funding: Provided via task orders, contingent on VA funding and need.
- Pricing: Based on MediSpan (Average Wholesale Pricing).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 524292, Size Standard: $45.5 Million.
- Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 12:00 noon EDT.
- Proposals Due: May 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: April 29, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Proposals must be emailed to Michael Burke at Michael.Burke4@va.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical approach, past performance, and price. Technical and past performance are considered more important than price.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is a FAR Part 12 transaction. VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) applies, along with various other incorporated FAR and VAAR clauses.