Q999--Pharmacy Packaging Services Salt Lake City VA Medical Center Pharmacy
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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 19, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Pharmacy Packaging Services for the Salt Lake City VA Medical Center Pharmacy. This market research aims to identify qualified sources capable of dispensing pharmaceutical medications for eligible Veterans at the Utah State Veterans Home. Responses are due by February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include dispensing pharmaceutical medications, providing emergent, repackaged, and 30-day supply-controlled medications within specified timeframes (e.g., 5-7 days for standard, 4 hours for emergency/controlled, 24 hours for repackaging). Contractors must maintain chain of custody, adhere to the VA National Formulary, and not use subcontracted pharmacies. Other requirements include maintaining electronic records per DSCSA for 6 years, providing detailed monthly invoices, and ensuring all staff are licensed pharmacists or pharmacy technicians.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Information Gathering Only)
- Period of Performance: Base year April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2027, with four option years through March 31, 2031.
- Set-Aside: The government is seeking information on potential sources and their business size classifications (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a), small, SDVOSB, VOSB, large business).
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published: February 19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for proposals or quotes. Interested parties must submit responses via email to thomas.parsons2@va.gov. Required information includes Company Name, SAM Unique Entity ID, Address, Contact Name, Phone Number, Email, GSA/FSS contract number (if applicable), Country of Origin, Buy America Act compliance, and TAA compliance. All offerors must be registered in SAM, and SDVOSBs/VOSBs must also be registered with the SBA VetCert Registry. Responses will inform future solicitation decisions.
Additional Notes
A solicitation announcement may be published later based on responses to this Sources Sought. Responses to this notice are not considered responses to any future solicitation. The VA will provide medications unless unable to do so within 5-7 days. Pricing will be based on Average Wholesaler Price (AWP) for generic and Wholesaler Average Cost (WAC) for brand name medications.