The Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center awarded a single-award, indefinite delivery contract to Avkare, LLC on April 7, 2019 with a potential value of $8,822,654.50. The contract aims to procure zolpidem tablets in various package sizes and strengths for distribution to VA and other government agencies through April 6, 2024. No set-aside provisions were applied.
The originating solicitation sought information on industry capabilities to distribute zolpidem tartrate tablets under NAICS code 325412. Respondents were asked if they could provide the drug in 10mg and 5mg tablet sizes across package quantities of 100, 500, and 1000 bottles. Interested firms' timelines to supply requested strengths and willingness to participate in a national contract were also queried. The solicitation's stated purpose was for market research and planning in advance of a future solicitation.
The contract and originating solicitation provide a streamlined mechanism for the VA and other federal health facilities to acquire needed zolpidem medications on an as-needed basis in support of veteran healthcare services. Avkare is a key pharmaceutical provider to federal agencies, holding several IDVs to distribute generic drugs and medical supplies.
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