Radiopharmaceuticals - San Francisco VA
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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), Network Contract Office 21, is soliciting offers for Radiopharmaceuticals for the VA Medical Center in San Francisco, CA. This is an unrestricted Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a potential five-year period of performance. The solicitation is for a "brand name or equal" requirement. Offers are due via email by May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of NON-High Enriched Uranium (HEU) Derived Medical Isotopes when commercially available, supplied as prepared single unit doses of radiopharmaceuticals and associated materials. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Transportation (DOT), FDA, OSHA, and Joint Commission standards.
- Bar code compatibility with NMIS software.
- Clear labeling of radioactive material packaging.
- Deliveries completed prior to dose calibration time.
- STAT orders must arrive within two hours of placement. An "Items List.xlsx" details specific nuclides, doses, and estimated quantities across five ordering periods.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: Five ordering periods, from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
- Guaranteed Minimum Award: $1,000.00
- Maximum Aggregate Value: $875,000.00
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1300 Employees
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted via email to leah.smith@va.gov by May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT. Requests for Information (RFI) must be received two (2) business days prior to the closing date. Quotes must include:
- Manufacturer, part number, and country of origin.
- Proof of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing.
- Any deviations from requested nuclides/doses. Evaluation will be based on Technical factors, Distance from Station (for STAT delivery capability), and Price. The Government will rate quotes that meet or exceed requirements more favorably. Offerors must provide their distance from the San Francisco VA address.
Key Dates & Contact
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT
- Questions Due: Two (2) business days prior to closing
- Primary Contact: Leah Smith (leah.smith@va.gov)