Tucson CMOP_Cooler_SOR_Sources Sought.docx
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This document is a Statement of Requirements (SOR) for the Department of Veterans Affairs' Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, seeking insulated shipping containers for prescription medication delivery. The requirements specify detailed technical specifications for small shipping containers, including precise dimensional requirements (11 1/2 x 10 x 6), temperature maintenance capabilities (maintaining Mean Kinetic Temperature at or below 45°F/8°C for 48 hours), and specialized features such as recyclable/biodegradable insulation, anti-static properties, and a tear-away zipper.
The procurement involves a substantial daily volume of 3,456 containers per day, totaling 143,242 containers, to be delivered Monday through Friday. Vendors must ensure daily deliveries, accommodate emergency orders within 2 business days, provide immediate exchanges for defective products, and meet strict certification standards for box burst limits, edge crush tests, and weight restrictions. Pallets must be 40x48 inches, not exceeding 144 containers per pallet, with kitted boxes secured using corner boards and stretch wrapping. The opportunity is currently in pre-solicitation stage under VA Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15, with solicitation number 36C77026Q0047.
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Statement of Requirements Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Tucson CMOP Shipping Box/Coolers Scope:
a) Vendor shall provide operational supplies to the CMOP as stated in the Statement of Requirements. The supplies will be used to prepare and mail Veteran patient prescriptions in durable, secure, quality products.
b) Products will need to function properly. Exchanges and/or refunds will be required for any product that does not function as needed. Defective products must be picked up within one (1) business day due to limited storage space within the CMOP. Credit for returned goods shall be made within 5 business days.
c) Deliveries will need to be made daily (Monday – Friday). The vendor must be able to make deliveries on time and be able to adjust these deliveries to meet the changing production requirements.
d) Emergency orders shall be delivered within 2 business days after receipt of an order. Fluctuations in workload can occur and the CMOP's usage of these products may sometimes double in a short period of time.
Salient Characteristics:
1. Dimensions: Product must meet maximum Outside Dimension (OD) and minimum Inside Dimension (ID). No deviation of measurements is allowed. Any product that does not meet specified dimensions is not acceptable.
2. Box Certificate. Shipping boxes must meet minimum certification standard: psi burst limit, edge crush test, size limit, gross weight limit. Any product that fails to provide certification of the required standard will not be considered acceptable.
3. Special characteristics. Characteristics include anti-static, glue, perorated, matte surface, non-toxic, triple layers, interlocking seals, etc. Items that have special characteristics must match the requirement or the product is not acceptable.
4. The box must be able to keep temperature within box at MKT (Mean Kinetic Temperature) at or below 45 Degrees Fahrenheit/ 8 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 48 hrs.
Delivery Locations:
VA CMOP (Tucson) – 762
Delivery Schedules: identified in table below.
Specifications of Items:
Tucson CMOP
| COOLER/ITEM# |
| 41 days - USAGE Daily (M-F) |
DELIVERY SCHEDULE Daily (M-F)
INSULATED RECYCLABLE SMALL SHIPPING CONTAINER BOX 11 1/2 x 10 x 6 KRAFT BOARD GRADE 200B DC WITH WEATHER RESISTANT ADHESIVE WITH A TEAR AWAY ZIPPER (1/2W in X7 1/2L in) LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BOX WITH 1" DOUBLE SIDED TAPE. CONTAINER MUST HAVE INSULATION MOUNTED/PLACED IN BOX.
THE BOX MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP TEMPERATURE WITHIN BOX AT A MKT (Mean Kinetic Temperature) AT OR BELOW 45 DEGREES FARENHEIT/8 DEGREES CELCIUS FOR A MINIMUM OF 48 HRS "REFRIGERATE UPON ARRIVAL"STENCILED IN BOLD BLACK INK "1"TALL LETTERS PLACED ON THE TOP OF THE BOX 3/4 IN ABOVE THE TEAR AWAY ZIPER PRINTED ON THE TEAR AWAY STRIP “PULL OPEN WITH ARROW WITH ARROW POINTING TO POINT OF STRIP.
PAPER ON THE STRIP MUST BE EASILY REMOVED FOR BOX SEALING. RECYCLABLE/BIO DEGRADEABLE INSULATION MATERIAL. BOXES WILL NOT BE SHIPPED STACKED INSIDE EACH OTHER; THEY MUST BE SHIPPED WITH ALL FLAPS FOLDED INTO PLACE WITH THE BOTTOM OF BOX TAPED SEALED AND READY FOR SHIPMENT.
Total: 143,242 each Daily: 3,456 Each/ 24 Skids per day.
Delivery 5 days per/week required 3,456 each/ per day / 24 skids /per/day.
PALLETS MUST BE 40X48 NOT TO EXCEED 144 CONTAINERS PER PALLET. KITTED BOXES MUST BE SECURED WITH CORNER BOARDS AND COMPLETELY STRETCH WRAPPED TO THE PALLET.
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