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This is a Special Notice of Intent to negotiate a non-competitive contract for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) pharmaceutical supplies for the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 8, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, intends to restrict competition under FAR Part 12 Deviation Guidance and award a contract to Baxter Healthcare Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement falls under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,300 employees and Product Service Code 6505.
The requirement is to provide intravenous feeding solutions for patients requiring complete bowel rest or unable to obtain nutrition through a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract. The TPN solutions must deliver customized daily caloric requirements through parenteral macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats) and micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and additives) tailored to individual patients. The procurement emphasizes the specialized nature of this requirement, as IV fluids must be maintained at cool temperatures and delivered within a short timeframe to prevent patient harm. This notice is not a competitive solicitation, and interested parties must submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government by 1:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, to Carol Baez, Contract Specialist, at carol.baezrosario@va.gov. No solicitation package is currently available.
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Special Notice Special Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| FY26: Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) for Pharmacy |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 00921-3201 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C24826Q0514 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 04-21-2026 1:00PM SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO |
| ARCHIVE |
| 60 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 HCS (Admin Bldg) #10 Calle Casia Suite #4M440 San Juan PR 00921-3201
POINT OF CONTACT*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DESCRIPTION
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 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 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 Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Via email to Carol Baez, Contract Specialist at carol.baezrosario@va.gov
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