36C24425I0218.docx

Market Research Purposes Only (RFI # 36C24425I0218)

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

Network Contracting Office 4 Services 5 1010 Delafield Road

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Amanda Saunders amanda.saunders@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Philadelphia PA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice See attached Source Sought

Sources Sought Notice

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE only. Responses to this notice will be used for information and planning purposes. No quotes are being requested or accepted at this time with this notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has a request for information (36C24425I0218) for Radiopharmaceutical I-123 Ioflupane for Philadelphia VAMC.

VISN 4 Station is not to be contacted; all responses and communication MUST go through Amanda Saunders at via email: Amanda.Saunders@va.gov The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code being considered for this procurement is 325412 – Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 6550 - In Vitro Diagnostic Substances, Reagents, Test Kits and Sets Below is a draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW). Responses to this notice should include the following:

1. Company Name

2. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

3. Company’s address

4. Point of Contact information (i.e. title, phone number and email address)

5. Company’s capability to meet this requirement and any pertinent information which demonstrates the company’s ability to meet the above requirements.

6. GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract number, if within scope of this effort (if applicable- Identify and report if ALL tests in Attachment 1 are on your schedule OR if only a portion of them).

7. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services under the same or a related NAICS codes.

8. Identify any other companies owned (wholly or in-part) by the owners of this business who provide goods or services that are registered under the same or a related NAICS code with the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE); Provide the certification type (SDVOSB/VOSB), Federal Identification Number, and state of incorporation for each.

9. Do you plan on responding to a solicitation for this requirement with a Joint Venture utilizing multiple owned companies as majority or non-majority owner?

Yes ___No ___ If yes, please identify which companies are considering a Joint Venture and the ownership of each company

Company’s type of business (small or large) and socioeconomic status whether Service Disable Veteran Owned, Veteran Owned, Hubzone, 8(a), Women Owned, Small Disadvantaged, etc. If applicable, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) must be verified in www.VetBiz.gov , and be able to meet the limitation on subcontracting in accordance with 13 CFR 125.6; if applicable.

All responses shall be submitted in writing via email no later than 10:00 AM ET, on December 27th, 2024 to Mrs. Amanda Saunders at Amanda.Saunders@va.gov

SUBJECT LINE:

(36C24425I0218) Ioflupane for Philadelphia VAMC

E-mail: Amanda.Saunders@va.gov. Facsimile or telephonic responses will not be accepted.

Simply responding as an “interested party” in beta.SAM.gov does not constitute your company as a source. Offeror must provide the above requested information. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, a solicitation announcement may be published in the near future. Responses to this sources sought announcement are not considered adequate responses to the solicitation announcement. All interested offerors will have to respond to the forthcoming solicitation announcement, in addition to responding to this sources sought notice. All interested parties must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at beta.SAM.gov in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts.

Statement of Need Radiopharmaceutical I-123 Ioflupane (DaTscan) CPL Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CMCVAMC) requires a licensed vendor by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to provide radiopharmaceuticals and calibration sources for the Nuclear Medicine Department. These radiopharmaceuticals are required for imaging procedures. The Calibration sources are required for equipment quality control testing. This particular product is the only imaging agent that provides visual evidence to aid in the assessment and diagnosis of parkinsonian syndrome. These items are to be delivered directly to the Diagnostic Imaging section of Nuclear Medicine (secured receiving areas), room 3A101B, Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Department of Veterans Affairs, 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104.

Project Scope This Statement of Need (SON) covers the following activities and deliverables. The vendor agrees to perform these services with the standard of care, skill, and diligence normally provided by a professional organization in the performance of similar services. It is understood that the contractor must perform the services based, in part, on information furnished by this Medical Center; however, the vendor is given notice that the Medical Center will be relying on the accuracy, competence and completeness of the contractor’s services in utilizing the results of such services. The Nuclear Medicine staff of the CMCVAMC, when needed for next day delivery during work hours will place all orders daily. There may be orders placed during other than normal working hours, to be delivered within a 45-minute window for an emergency. The vendor must be able to fulfill this requirement. All items delivered to the Nuclear Medicine department as specified above. CMCVAMC will require credit statements (itemized returned doses) and monthly invoices. Electronic daily dose tracking systems should be available for the Medical Center’s use in certifying and tracking per patient doses delivered.

DELIVERABLES:.

Unit per dose (I-123 Ioflupane) – DATScan

The contractor shall have available an adequate supply of contract products to meet the requirements of the CMCVAMC Healthcare System.

The contractor shall label all unit doses of delivered radiopharmaceuticals, with the amounts, preparation time, expiration time, date, etc., and provide a bar code labeled insert to allow scanning the product data into the nuclear medicine information management system (NMIS). If the Contractor’s system varies from our current (Pinestar) NMIS information system, the Contractor shall provide their system as well as data migration, technical support, and training of staff on its use at no additional Price to the Government.

All packaging of radioactive material MUST BE clearly labeled RADIOACTIVE with the proper class and exposure levels on the outside of the shipping container.

The contractor shall perform all quality control procedures as required by Federal and State regulatory agencies.

The contractor shall meet all Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, NHPP, FDA, OSHA and all other agency rules and Regulations (Federal and State).

Radiopharmaceutical Returns for Credit:

The Contractor shall be responsible to accept returns for full credit toward future orders only under the following conditions:

a. Product(s) ordered or shipped in error.

b. Product(s) damaged in shipment

c. Concealed shipping damages

d. Recalled product(s)

e. Outdated products in unopened, original container (specifically authorized for return by manufacturer).

The contractor shall invoice at least once per month showing period covered, billing date, name of preparation, quantity, and amount.

Schedule Only authorized VA Nuclear Medicine personnel shall place orders during the normal workday, and first delivery shall be received no later than 08:00 am the following workday to the CMCVAMC Nuclear Medicine Department.

Depending on Medical Center patient care requirements, the contractor shall provide routine delivery and pick-up as many times as required by the CMCVAMC.

The delivery order shall include the following information:

Contracted item and quantity, time(s) of delivery, and applicable VA order number.

Authorized CMCVAMC Personnel via telephone, fax, or e-mail shall only place orders.

The contractor agrees to accept unused radiopharmaceutical and provide reimbursement per unit dose applicable towards future orders.

After the contract award, the CMCVAMC will furnish the name(s) of Nuclear Medicine personnel who are authorized to place orders against the Contract.

The Contractor will be furnished with a copy of the user’s license as per Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines.

Same-Day Delivery Same-Day Delivery requires delivery and receipt at the CMCVAMC Nuclear Medicine department no later than 2 hours after order is placed during normal business hours. Nuclear Medicine normal business hours are considered Monday through Friday: 6:30 am — 4:30 pm except Federal Holidays.

The following are Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (day of observance) President’s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day

*All annual quantities are estimates, contractor will only be paid for items and quantities actually ordered and delivered.

SAMPLE PRICE SCHEDULE – Option is a year.

ITEM INFORMATION

DaTscan (Ioflupane I 123) Contract Period: Base POP Begin:

POP End:

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: 1186529

DaTscan (Ioflupane I 123) Contract Period: Option 1 POP Begin:

DaTscan (Ioflupane I 123) Contract Period: Option 2 POP Begin:

DaTscan (Ioflupane I 123) Contract Period: Option 3 POP Begin:

DaTscan (Ioflupane I 123) Contract Period: Option 4 POP Begin:

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