Q999--Pharmacy Repackaging and Dispensing Services IDC
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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 the NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19, has issued an Award Notice for Pharmacy Repackaging and Dispensing Services for the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System (SLCHCS). This contract supports eligible Veterans residing in Utah State Veterans Homes. The requirement is for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed Price contract, which was solicited on an open market and unrestricted basis.
Scope of Services
The awarded services encompass bulk medication repackaging and dispensing for 30-day supplies, with the VA SLCHCS providing all medications except for emergent first fills. The contractor is responsible for picking up bulk medications from VA SLCHCS, repackaging them, and delivering them to Utah State Veterans' Homes within 24 hours. Emergent first fills require delivery within 4 hours, limited to a 5-day supply (7 days for Southern Utah Veterans Home). The contractor must not subcontract repackaging or dispensing services, and all pharmacies involved must be owned and operated by the contractor. Compliance with the VA National Formulary and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: A Base Year (April 2, 2026 – April 1, 2027) plus four option years, extending the potential period of performance through April 1, 2031. An option to extend services for up to 6 months is also included.
- NAICS Code: 561910 (Packaging and Labeling Services)
- Set-Aside: Open Market / Unrestricted
Key Requirements & Compliance
The contractor must maintain and provide all prescription and billing records, notify the VA of malpractice claims or significant drug interactions, and submit monthly invoices via the Tungsten e-invoicing platform. Electronic records must be maintained for 6 years per the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). All contractor sites and employees (Pharmacists/Pharmacy Technicians) must be licensed and in good standing with the Utah State Division of Professional Licensing. Strict adherence to chain of custody, HIPAA, and patient security requirements using validated security protocols is essential.
Performance & Locations
Performance standards include timely delivery (24 hours for repackaged, 4 hours for emergent fills), with failures leading to patient harm or repeated invoice discrepancies resulting in poor performance reviews. Services are performed for the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System and Utah State Veterans Homes located in Ogden, Payson, Salt Lake City, and Ivins.
Original Solicitation Context
This award notice follows a Request for Quote (RFQ) (Solicitation Number: 36C25926Q0361) where proposals were evaluated based on technical capability/quality, price, and past performance. The original deadline for questions was March 27, 2026, and quotes were due March 31, 2026.