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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Alaska VA Medical Center, Pharmacy department, for market research purposes to identify capable vendors and determine small business set-aside eligibility. The solicitation number is 36C26026Q0697, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. The requirement is for a five-year contract (October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031) to supply completely assembled, insulated shipping containers and ice packs for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
The supplier must deliver lightweight, reusable shippers with foam containers and shipping boxes that maintain temperatures between 2°C to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F) for up to 72 hours during transit. Support services include accepting orders via website, telephone, or fax with confirmation within 12 hours and delivery within 36 hours of request, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays), between 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Alaska Standard Time to the Anchorage VA Healthcare System Pharmacy at 1201 North Muldoon Road, Anchorage, AK 99504. Vendor responses must include point of contact information, business size classification, capability description, proof of manufacturer authorization, VetCert certification if applicable, and Unique Entity ID (UEI). The contracting office is NCO 20 Network Contracting Office in Vancouver, WA 98661, and all responses should be submitted electronically to Amy Kuczajda at Amy.Kuczajda@va.gov.
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Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice
| SUBJECT* |
| Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes for Alaska VA Medical Center's Pharmacy |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* |
| 98661 |
| SOLICITATION NUMBER* |
| 36C26026Q0697 |
| RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE |
| 06-11-2026 3pm MOUNTAIN TIME, DENVER, USA |
| ARCHIVE |
| 15 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE |
| RECOVERY ACT FUNDS |
| N |
SET-ASIDE
| PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* |
| 8145 |
| NAICS CODE* |
| 488991 |
| CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS |
| NCO 20 Network Contracting Office |
ATTN: V4CONT
1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661
POINT OF CONTACT*
Amy Kuczajda Amy.Kuczajda@va.gov 208-429-2018
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
| ADDRESS |
| Department of Veterans Affairs |
Anchorage VA Medical Center
1201 N Muldoon Road
Anchorage AK
| POSTAL CODE |
| 99504 |
| COUNTRY |
| USA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AGENCY’S URL
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AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS
EMAIL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for informational / market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow-up information. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
The purpose of this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs.
NAICS Code: 488991 – Crating goods for shipping Small Business Size Standard: $34M PSC/FSC: 8145 – Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Alaska VA Medical Center, Pharmacy department, intends to establish a five-year contract for insulated shipping boxes and ice packs to ensure safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The estimated period of performance will be 10/01/2026 – 09/30/2031. Services must include the following:
The supplier shall supply and deliver completely assembled insulated shipping containers (shippers) and packs as specified in the contract agreement. The shippers shall meet applicable standards for quality, safety, and shipping for sensitive items such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The shippers shall be light weight, reusable and include foam container and shipping box. The shipper shall maintain temperature range of 2°C to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F) for up to 72 hours and provide consistent cold storage during transit.
The supplier shall provide these support services:
1) AVAHS Pharmacy will request shippers and/or ice packs from supplier on as needed basis via supplier’s website, telephone, or fax. A confirmation order shall be supplied within 12 hours.
2) All requested boxes and/or ice packs shall be delivered to AVASH within two 36 hours of request, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) between 9 am – 3 pm Alaska Standard Time.
3) Supplier shall notify AVAHS Pharmacy and Supply Chain Management of any delivery problems or discrepancies within 12 hours from receiving the order.
Delivery Address
Alaska VA Healthcare System Pharmacy Department 1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage, AK 99504
INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:
Any vendor interested and capable of meeting this requirement should provide a written statement to the Contracting Officer. Vendor response must include at a minimum:
· Point of Contact
· Business size
· Short Description of Capabilities
· Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer
· VetCert certification (if applicable)
· Unique Entity ID (UEI#)
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence of the Vendor’s capability of meeting this requirement. Please note, responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.
Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on 06/11/2026. All responses shall be submitted electronically to amy.kuczajda@va.gov
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