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This document contains a specifications sheet and related federal contract opportunity notice. The specifications sheet outlines 14 categories of specialty therapeutic and modular oral and tube feeding products. It provides detailed requirements for products like elemental formulas, renal formulas, protein supplements, fiber supplements, and specialty items. The related federal contract opportunity is a pre-solicitation notice for a full and open competition to award an indefinite delivery requirements contract for dietary supplements, tube feeding products, thickeners, and pre-thickened beverages. The anticipated solicitation will be posted on May 1, 2020 with a proposal submission deadline of May 27, 2020. The base period of performance will be one year with four one-year option periods. The contracting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center.

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CATEGORY IIITherapeutic Specialty & Modular, Oral & Tube Feeding ProductsTherapeutic Specialty & Modular, Oral & Tube Feeding ProductsCATEGORY IIITherapeutic Specialty & Modular, Oral & Tube Feeding ProductsCATEGORY IIITherapeutic Specialty & Modular, Oral & Tube Feeding Products
Item #Item #Item #
III-1Elemental (100% Free Amino Acids), Very Low Fat (< 10% of Total Calories) Formula for Oral and Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Unflavored, Acceptable TasteElemental (100% Free Amino Acids), Very Low Fat (< 10% of Total Calories) Formula for Oral and Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Unflavored, Acceptable TasteIII-1Elemental (100% Free Amino Acids), Very Low Fat (< 10% of Total Calories) Formula for Oral and Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Unflavored, Acceptable TasteIII-1Elemental (100% Free Amino Acids), Very Low Fat (< 10% of Total Calories) Formula for Oral and Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Unflavored, Acceptable Taste
III-2Nutritional Hepatic Formula for Oral or Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Mild or Unflavored, Acceptable TasteNutritional Hepatic Formula for Oral or Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Mild or Unflavored, Acceptable TasteIII-2Nutritional Hepatic Formula for Oral or Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Mild or Unflavored, Acceptable TasteIII-2Nutritional Hepatic Formula for Oral or Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Mild or Unflavored, Acceptable Taste
III-3Renal (Pre-Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable Tasting Liquid, Ready to UseRenal (Pre-Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable Tasting Liquid, Ready to UseIII-3Renal (Pre-Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable Tasting Liquid, Ready to UseIII-3Renal (Pre-Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable Tasting Liquid, Ready to Use
III-4Renal (Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable flavor, Ready to UseRenal (Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable flavor, Ready to UseIII-4Renal (Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable flavor, Ready to UseIII-4Renal (Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Acceptable flavor, Ready to Use
III-5Protein (Module) Supplement, Powder, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS 100%Protein (Module) Supplement, Powder, Individual & Bulk PackIII-5Protein (Module) Supplement, Powder, Individual & Bulk PackIII-5Protein (Module) Supplement, Powder, Individual & Bulk Pack
III-6Protein (Module) Supplement Liquid, Individual Portion & Bulk Pack OR Individual Portion only- PDCAAS 100%Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS 100%III-6Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS 100%III-6Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS 100%
III-7Vegan Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid or powder, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS >50%
III-8Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS 25-99%
III-9Therapeutic Amino Acid Dose Modular - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Powder, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductTherapeutic Amino Acid Dose Modular - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Powder, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductIII-7Therapeutic Amino Acid Dose Modular - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Powder, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductIII-7Therapeutic Amino Acid Dose Modular - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Powder, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding Product
III-10Therapeutic, Glutamine Modular Dose; Powder, Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductTherapeutic, Glutamine Modular Dose; Powder, Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductIII-8Therapeutic, Glutamine Modular Dose; Powder, Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductIII-8Therapeutic, Glutamine Modular Dose; Powder, Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding Product
III-11Therapeutic Protein Modular Plus Amino Acid Dose - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Liquid, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductTherapeutic Protein Modular Plus Amino Acid Dose - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Liquid, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductIII-9Therapeutic Protein Modular Plus Amino Acid Dose - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Liquid, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding ProductIII-9Therapeutic Protein Modular Plus Amino Acid Dose - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Liquid, Flavored or Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding Product
III-12Fiber Enhancing Product, Liquid, Individual & Bulk Containers, Shelf StableFiber Enhancing Product, Liquid, Individual & Bulk Containers, Shelf StableIII-10Fiber Enhancing Product, Liquid, Individual & Bulk Containers, Shelf StableIII-10Fiber Enhancing Product, Liquid, Individual & Bulk Containers, Shelf Stable
III-13GUAR or Pectin Based Product - Powder, Flavored, Individual Packets or BulkGuar or Pectin Based Product - Flavored, Individual PacketsIII-12Guar or Pectin Based Product - Flavored, Individual PacketsIII-12Guar or Pectin Based Product - Flavored, Individual Packets
III - 14SOLUBLE FIBER * Diarrhea management: Pectin Based Product - Powder, Flavored, Individual Pkts
III-15Therapeutic MCT oilTherapeutic MCT oilIII-13Therapeutic MCT oilIII-13Therapeutic MCT oil
III - 16Oral Rehydration drinks
III - 17Immunomodulating Oral Supplements
III - 18Pre-operative Carbohydrate Loading Supplement
Special Notes:Special Notes:Special Notes:
1All products must be shelf stable.All products must be shelf stable.1All products must be shelf stable.1All products must be shelf stable.
2Item III-5 and III-6: Must have a PDCAAS of 100%.Item III-6: Protein Powder Supplement must have a PDCAAS of 100%.3Item III-6: Protein Powder Supplement must have a PDCAAS of 100%.3Item III-6: Protein Powder Supplement must have a PDCAAS of 100%.

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Cat IIITherapeutic Specialty & Modular, Oral & Tube Feeding ProductsRequirmntsProteinFatsCarbsFiberOtherVitamin & Minerals
Item #Product Description and Requirements:CAL/ mLCAL/ UnitPRO g / UnitPRO % Cal / UnitFAT g / UnitFAT % Cal / UnitCHO g / UnitCHO % Cal / UnitOsmo- lalityTotal g / UnitInsol g / UnitNa mg / UnitK mg / UnitPhos mg / UnitSpecific NutrientsVit D IU / Unit100% U.S. DRI's in X # of mL
III-1Elemental (100% Free Amino Acids), Very Low Fat (< 10% of Total Cal) Formula for Oral and Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Mild or Unflavored, Acceptable Taste.
Required Nutrients:237-250 mL ctn or 2.5-3 oz pkt & RTH (if avail) 1 & 1.5 L bag1.0250 - 30011 - 1412 - 20 %.8-3.0</=10%43-7070-83%500-65000138 - 200230-350150 - 170Min 60IU2000 mL or Less
Specifications:Protein must be provided as free amino acids. Product must be capable of providing complete feeding. suitable for lactose intolerance and low residue. If powder, must be easily mixed and not require a blender. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Mild flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:Liquid 237-250 mLcn or 2.5-3 oz pwd pkt, and if available 1 & 1.5 L RTH co. with 48 hours hang time.
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Must be in 237-250 mL can or 2.5 - 3 oz powder packet and if available in RTH 1 & 1.5L bottle or bag w/ 48 hour hang time. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products.. Mark the document with line number III-1.
III-2Nutritional Hepatic Formula for Oral or Tube Feeding; Liquid or Powder, Mild or Unflavored, Acceptable Taste
Required Nutrients:240 - 250 mL ctn or 2 - 4 oz pkt1.0 - 1.5350 - 50010 - 1910 - 15 %5 - 15.512 - 28 %55-7555-80%550-8000035-120100-40060 -300Min 30% BCAARec RDIs for liver patients. 1000 mL or less
Specifications:High Protein with minimum of 30% Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), low fat with MCT >50%. If powder, must be easily mixed and not require a blender. suitable for lactose intolerance and low residue. Shelf-Stable
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:240-250 mL co or 2-4 oz pkt
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Must be in 240-250 mL can or 2 - 4 oz powder packet and if available RTH 1 L bottle or bag w/ 48 hour hang time. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-2.
III-3Renal (Pre-Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Flavored or Unflavored, Acceptable Tasting Liquid, Ready to Use
Required Nutrients:120 - 250 mL1.7 -2.0350-5208.5 - 12>7%17-2335 - 50 %30-7340-60%600-80010 - 30020-28025-200NONERec RDI for Renal pt 1000 mL or Less
Specifications:Calorie dense formula (120-250 mL) for renal failure (pre-dialysis) feeding; liquid, RTU, acceptable tasting product. Suitable for lactose intolerance and low residue. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:120 - 250 mL container, brik, or btl and if available RTH 1 L co.
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Must be in 120-250 mL can, pourable brik pack w/straw, or resealable plastic bottle and RTH 1 L (& 1.5 L if available) bottle or bag w/ 48 hour hang time. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:10 - Complete sets of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-3.
III-4Renal (Dialysis) High Calorie Nutritional Drink, Flavored or Unflavored, Acceptable Tasting Liquid, Ready to Use
Required Nutrients:120 - 250mL>12>10%35-50%30-55%NONE
Specifications:Formula for renal failure (dialysis) feeding; liquid, RTU, acceptable tasting product. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:120 - 250mL container, brik or bottle
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Must be in a pourable brik pack, or resealable plastic bottle and RTH 1 L (& 1.5 L if available) bottle or bag w/ 48 hour hang time. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-4
III-5Protein (Module) Supplement, Powder, Individual & Bulk Pack - PDCAAS 100%
Required Nutrients:For single unit (<10 g) & 4 - 10oz container25 - 40>580-100%< or + 1g< 1< 45< 45Protein Source & PDCAAS Score 100%
Specifications:Powdered Protein No added Arginine or Glutamine No Egg Protein Easily mixed in liquids, or foods. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored
Pack sizes:< 10 gm /pkt and 4-10 oz container
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in single serving powder packet or resealable container. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Special Note:Must provide Amino Acid breakdown per serving.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-5.
III-6Protein (Module) Supplement Liquid, Individual Portion & Bulk Pack OR Individual Portion only- PDCAAS 100%
Required Nutrients:For single unit1.3-2.740-11010 - 1850 - 100 %<1214 - 5010-405 - 125Protein Source & PDCAAS 100%
Specifications:Liquid protein product with no added Arginine or Glutamine. No Egg Protein. Must be easily mixed in liquids or foods. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:30 - 45 mL packet and 30-32 oz bottle or bulk plastic resealable bottle OR 30 - 45 mL packet only
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in single serving packet or bottle and resealable bulk plastic bottle. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Special Note:Must provide Amino Acid breakdown per serving.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-6.
III-7Vegan Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid or powder, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS >50%
Required Nutrients:30-50 gr pkt or 30-45 mL pouch, 1-2.5 lb bulk15-2550-70%<67 or <7 gr200 mg or less170 mg or less> 50% PDCAAS
Specifications:Vegan Protein Powders & Liquids Must Not be reported to contain heavy metals, other contaminants, Hidden ingredients Rx or other
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in single serving packet or bottle and resealable bulk plastic bottle. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Special Note:Must provide Amino Acid breakdown per serving.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-7.
III-8Protein (Module) Supplement, Liquid, Indiv Portion & Bulk Pack OR Indiv Portion only- PDCAAS 25-99%
Required Nutrients:30-45 mL pkt & 30-32 oz Bottle, or pkt only40-11010-2650-100%0<1205 - 5010- 405- 125Protein Source & PDCAAS 25-99%
Specifications:Protein Source & PDCAAS 25-99%
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored
Pack sizes:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in single serving packet or bottle and resealable bulk plastic bottle. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Special Note:Must provide Amino Acid breakdown per serving.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-8.
III-9Therapeutic Amino Acid Dose Modular - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Powder, Oral or Tube Feeding Product, Flavored or Unflavored, Acceptable Taste
Required Nutrients:For single unit powder pkt25-120AA 4.0-7 g arginineAA 50-100%2-815-80%7 - 400 - 900 - 354.5 - 7 g L-Arginine / svg
Specifications:Amino Acid powder. Acceptable taste. Must easily dissolve and not require a blender. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Mild Flavored or Unflavored
Pack sizes:9 - 47 g single serving powder packet
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in single serving powder packet. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-9.
III-10Therapeutic, Glutamine Modular Dose; Powder, Unflavored, Oral or Tube Feeding Product, Acceptable Taste
Required Nutrients:For single unit serving (10-24 g)40-90AAAA 65 - 100%0-710 - 35%<710-15 g L-Glutamine per pkt
Specifications:Glutamine powder. Acceptable Taste. Must easily dissolve and not require a blender. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored or Neutral
Pack sizes:10-24 g pkt
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be individual serving powder packet. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-10.
III-11Therapeutic Protein Modular Plus Amino Acid Dose - Arginine with/or without Glutamine; Oral or Tube Feeding Product, Liquid, Flavored or Unflavored, Acceptable Taste
Required Nutrients:For single unit serving.2.0 - 4.030 - 1405 - 2123-98%02-1115-50%0020 - 7010 - 900 - 602.5 g L-arginine per svg in addition to Pro, PDCAAS = or > 25%
Specifications:Liquid protein plus Amino Acid dose. Acceptable Taste. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Mild Flavor or Unflavored.
Pack sizes:30 mL co, 30 oz btl or 20-50g Powdered packet
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in single serving powder packet or single serving liquid container and bulk liuuid container if available. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-11.
III-12Fiber Enhancing Product, Liquid, Individual or Bulk Container
Required Nutrients:30 mL and/or 30-32 oz btl14 - 50NONE
Specifications:Liquid fiber product that can be used with tube feedings and easily mixed in liquids or food. Acceptable taste and texture. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored or flavored
Pack sizes:30 mL co and/or 30 oz btl
Packaging:Commercial packaging and label required. Must be in 30 mL individual container or bulk plastic resealable container. Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-12.
III - 13Fiber enhancing product, soluble and/or insoluble powder, individual or bulk container
Required Nutrients:For single serving0-540<100-105-Feb0-150-200NONE
Specifications:Powder. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored or flavored
Pack sizes:packet or container
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Must be individual serving in powder. Powder must be easily dissolved in water. Shelf Stable Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-13.
III - 14SOLUBLE FIBER * Diarrhea management: Pectin Based Product - Powder, Flavored, Individual Pkts
Required Nutrients:
Specifications:Easily mixed into liquids and foods, blender not required. Shelf Stable
Flavors:Unflavored or Banana
Pack sizes:Individual, single serving size packets
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Shelf Stable Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Samples & Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-14.
III - 15Therapeutic MCT oil
Required Nutrients:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Specifications:Easily mixed into liquids and foods: Easily mixed into liqiuds and foods, blender not required can be administered via feeding tubes
Flavors:Unflavored or flavored
Pack sizes:Resealable bottle 250 mL, 1 quart size or single serve packet
Packaging:Commercial packing and labeling required. Shelf Stable Each container must be marked with "Use By" or production date.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-15.
III - 16Oral Rehydration drinks
Required Nutrients:10-21 g pack OR 8 oz bottle5-50N/A0-5N/A0-3.0< 10 %0-40N/A<40000230-65090-370NONEN/AN/A
Specifications:Individual powder packs to mix in water or individual bottles
Flavors:Unflavored and flavored ; at least 2 flavor options
Pack sizes:10-21 g pack OR 8 oz bottle
Packaging:Liquid in 237-250 ml container, or powder in 10-21 g packet. Commercial packaging and label with dating for use by or production date required.
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-16.
III - 17Immunomodulating Oral Supplements
Required Nutrients:175-250mL1.1-1.4200-3301822-35%8-924-34%15-4531-54730-8400-30-1.5200-220370-450240-250152-200
Specifications:Immunomodulating product, containing EPA & DHA
Flavors:Unflavored or flavored
Pack sizes:175-250mL
Packaging:Packaging: Pourable brix pack w/ straw, or plastic bottle w/ resealable cap. Commercial packaging and label with dating for use by or production date required
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-17.
III - 18Pre-operative Carbohydrate Loading Supplement
RequirmntsProteinFatsCarbsFiberOtherVitamin & Minerals
CAL/ mLCAL/ UnitPRO g / UnitPRO % Cal / UnitFAT g / UnitFAT % Cal / UnitCHO g / UnitCHO % Cal / UnitOsmo- lalityTotal g / UnitInsol g / UnitNa mg / UnitK mg / UnitPhos mg / UnitSpecific NutrientsVit D IU / Unit100% U.S. DRI's in X # of mL
Required Nutrients:275-375 ml0.55-0.70200-37550100250-300175-200450-150
Specifications:Clear, complex rich carbohydrate drink, must be 50 g CHO per serving
Flavors:Unflavored or flavored
Pack sizes:275-375ml
Packaging:Liquid in 237-375 ml container w/ resealable cap. Commercial packaging and label with dating for use by or production date, shelf stable
Required Nutrition Information:1 - Complete set of Nutritional information for all products. Mark the document with line number III-18.

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