Q517--Pharmacy Compounded Sterile Preparation (CSP) Contingency | VISN 15 | Mission Critical |
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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 Contracting Office 15 (NCO15), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for an unrestricted, single-award, VISN-wide Indefinite Delivery/Requirements Contract. This contract will cover the provision of hazardous and non-hazardous compounded intravenous products and associated supplies for VISN 15. The official solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive range of compounded sterile preparations (CSPs). This includes both hazardous and non-hazardous intravenous products, along with necessary associated supplies such as medications, diluents, fluids, IV tubing, and closed system drug transfer devices. All sterile products must be aseptically compounded based on patient-specific orders and adhere strictly to USP 797, USP 800, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The contractor must ensure proper delivery, handling, and storage conditions during shipment, including segregation and labeling for hazardous versus non-hazardous compounds. Additionally, the contractor will be required to provide and annually update the VHA Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) Assessment Guide for Compounded Sterile Preparations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery/Requirements Contract (ID/RC)
- Award Type: Single Award
- Scope: VISN-wide (VISN 15)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1300 employees)
- Product Service Code (PSC): Q517 Pharmacy Services
- Pre-Solicitation Response Date: January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Time (for inquiries related to this notice)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about February 6, 2026
- Published Date: January 13, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This is an unrestricted procurement. All potential vendors MUST be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). The forthcoming solicitation will be issued electronically and will be available exclusively via www.sam.gov. No phone, fax, or email inquiries will be accepted regarding this Pre-Solicitation Notice.
Contact Information
For questions related to this pre-solicitation notice, contact Maria Riza Owen, Contract Specialist, at maria.owen2@va.gov or 913-946-1122.