Pharmacy Hazardous Compounding Contingency Southern Nevada Health Care System
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261), is soliciting proposals for Pharmacy Hazardous Compounding Contingency Services for the Southern Nevada Health Care System. This opportunity seeks a vendor to provide compounding and delivery of antineoplastic hazardous drugs from an FDA 503A compliant facility on a contingency basis. The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED. Quotes are due June 10, 2026, by 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The selected vendor will be responsible for compounding and delivering hazardous medications for approximately up to 15 patients daily, Monday through Friday. Key requirements include:
- Medications must be delivered with at least 12 hours remaining on their Beyond-Use-Dating (BUD).
- Compounding, labeling, and BUD must adhere to USP 797, USP 800, and Federal Law.
- Ability to supply a comprehensive list of compounded chemotherapy medications.
- Standard orders placed by 12:00 PM PST require next business day delivery by 9:00 AM. STAT orders placed after 12:00 PM PST may incur additional charges for next business day delivery.
- Delivery location: VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, 119-Inpatient Pharmacy, 6900 North Pecos Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89086.
- Specific supplies for VASNHCS pumps and equipment are required (e.g., BD Alaris tubing, 0.2 micron low Protein Binding Filter, BD PhaSeal CST device).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Contingency Contract
- Period of Performance: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (1-Year order)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1300 Employees
- Place of Performance: North Las Vegas, NV
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: June 10, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email only to Leah Smith at leah.smith@va.gov.
- Requests for Information (RFI): Must be submitted two (2) business days prior to the closing date.
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated on Technical and Price factors. The Government will rate quotes more favorably that meet or exceed requirements.
- Quote Content: Must include manufacturer and part number for items. Items not offered must be struck through. Only priced items will be considered for award.
Special Requirements & Notes
- This is a "brand name or equal" requirement.
- Vendor must possess a certified 503A pharmacy with an active Nevada Board of Pharmacy license.
- Compliance with VA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Compounded Sterile Products Assessment Guidelines, USP 797, and USP 800 standards is mandatory.
- Vendor must provide documentation of compliance, survey/inspection results, stability data, and certification reports upon request.
- Electronic invoicing via VA's Tungsten system is required.