36C24826Q0457.docx
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- 36C24826Q0457
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This is a Special Notice of Intent to restrict competition for a Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) pharmacy supply contract. The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 (located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, zip code 00921-3201) intends to negotiate a non-competitive contract with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the identified Original Equipment Manufacturer, under FAR Part 12 Deviation Guidance and FAR 12.102(a). The procurement involves providing intravenous feeding solutions for patients requiring complete bowel rest or unable to obtain nutrition through a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract. The service includes delivery of macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats) and micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and additives) tailored to individual patient needs, with specialized requirements for temperature-controlled storage and rapid delivery to prevent patient harm.
The solicitation number is 36C24826Q0457, with a response deadline of 1:00 PM EST on Thursday, March 19, 2026, submitted via email to Carol Baez, Contract Specialist (carol.baezrosario@va.gov, 939-759-6769). The applicable NAICS code is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees, and the Product Service Code is 6505. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals but invites responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. The contract files will be archived 50 days after the response date.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| FY26: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for Pharmacy |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 00921-3201 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24826Q0457 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 03-17-2026 1:00PM SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO |
| ARCHIVE |
| 50 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 6505 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 325412 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Network Contracting Office 8 (NCO 8) VA Caribbean Healthcare System (VACH) #10 Calle Casia San Juan PR 00921-3201
POINT OF CONTACT*
Contract Specialist Carol Baez carol.baezrosario@va.gov 939-759-6769 N/A
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
| AGENCY’S URL |
| https://www.va.gov/caribbean-health-care/ |
| URL DESCRIPTION |
| VA Website |
| AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS |
| carol.baezrosario@va.gov |
| EMAIL DESCRIPTION |
| Contract Specialist |
DESCRIPTION
The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 intends to negotiate a contract restricting competition under the authority of FAR Part 12 Deviation Guidance and FAR Overhaul 12.102(a). The associated NAICS code for this procurement is is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1300 employees and Product Service Code (PSC) 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing). The identified vendor is Baxter Healthcare Corporation, which is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
The procurement is to provide an intravenous feeding method indicated for those patients who require complete bowel rest or fail to obtain nourishment from a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract. The full daily caloric requirement can be met with parenteral delivery of macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats), as well as the replacement of micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and other additives), tailored to the individual patient. This is a specialized delivery requirement where the IV fluids must be kept cool and delivered within a short timeframe; improper management could cause harm to patients.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm EST on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Via email to Carol Baez, Contract Specialist at carol.baezrosario@va.gov
| *= Required Field |
| Special Notice |
Special Notice
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