VA NCO 15 Valproic Acid 2016-2021

The VA NCO 15 Valproic Acid 2016-2021 Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a specialized pharmaceutical procurement vehicle awarded by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office 15, located in Leavenworth, Kansas. The contract is specifically focused on procuring Valproic Acid, a medication commonly used to treat epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and migraines, for distribution through VA Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacy (CMOP) facilities nationwide. This master IDIQ contract enables the VA to efficiently order and distribute this critical medication across multiple VA medical facilities with a total shared ceiling value of $36,000,000.

The task orders under this contract consistently demonstrate a firm fixed-price structure with no specific small business set-asides, and they typically range in value from approximately $3,000 to $85,000 per order. The delivery orders consistently target specific CMOP locations, including facilities in Tucson, Charleston, Leavenworth, Murfreesboro, Chelmsford, Great Lakes (Hines), and Dallas. The contract's performance period spans from October 2016 to September 2021, with monthly delivery orders that suggest a continuous, predictable procurement process for Valproic Acid across the VA healthcare system. While the data does not explicitly name the prime contractors, the consistent and structured nature of the task orders indicates a well-managed pharmaceutical supply chain mechanism designed to ensure steady medication availability for veterans nationwide.