36E79724R0016_1.docx

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Prescription Vials and Bottles 2024

GENERAL INFORMATION

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CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

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Teresa Hussain teresa.hussain@va.gov 708-786-5852

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

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Presolicitation Notice

PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA National Acquisition Center will issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79724R0016 for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to procure the following seven groups of plastic vials, bottles, and caps as follows: Groups 1 – 4 are for vials. VA logo must be printed on caps in a minimum of two colors for Group 1 & 3 (Groups 2 & 4 are requirements for IHS and BOP; no VA logo). Products for Groups 1 – 4 must be compatible with the current calibration of ScriptPro automated equipment. Group 5-7 are for bottles that do not require calibration with ScriptPro machines and may be awarded separately from Vials by Group.

GROUP 1 & 2

Amber vial, plastic, round, minimum 4-1/8" circumference, minimum 2" high, for use with safety caps (press down and turn) and non-safety snap caps; one-piece closure, no fitment. Vials and caps must meet USP light transmission and moisture tight container requirements. Vial opening instructions must be legibly embossed or permanently marked in contrasting color on cap surface

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 8DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 12DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 16DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 20DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 30DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 40DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 60DR

SAFETY AND NON-SAFETY CAPS

GROUP 3 & 4

Amber vial, plastic, round, minimum 4-1/8" circumference, minimum 2" high for use with safety caps (squeeze and turn) and non-safety snap caps; two-piece closure, fitment inserted and reversible screw cap. Vials and caps must meet USP light transmission and moisture tight container requirements. Vial opening instructions must be legibly embossed or permanently marked in contrasting color on cap surface

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 9DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 13DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 16DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 20DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 30DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 40DR

VIAL, PLASTIC CHILD RESISTANT 60DR

SAFETY AND NON-SAFETY CAPS

REVERSIBLE CAPS

GROUP 5

Jars, Ointment: Opaque, white, polypropylene (PP) plastic ointment jar, single walled, molded screw caps. Must meet USP light transmission and moisture tight container requirements. Capacity requirements (size) and estimated annual use listed below:

1 ounce

2 ounce

4 ounce

8 ounce

16 ounce

GROUP 6

Bottles, Liquid: Amber, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, single walled, child-resistant cap with embossed opening instructions. Bottle to contain graduated markings. Must meet USP light transmission and moisture tight container requirements.

2 ounce

3 ounce

4 ounce

6 ounce

8 ounce

12 ounce

16 ounce

GROUP 7

Bottle, safety cap, wide mouth packer, screw neck, round, opaque white high-density polyethylene with child-resistant (palm and turn) type cap. Bottles and caps must meet USP light transmission and moisture tight container requirements

80 dram (300-325cc)

105 dram (400-425cc)

130 dram (500-525cc)

Estimated annual quantities are available upon e-mail request. The estimated quantities are for VA, Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and Indian Health Service (IHS). The Government is not specifying any particular package/case size; therefore, any commercial package size is acceptable. The package size will not be evaluated, only price of the vials/bottles and caps. Potential Offeror’s shall provide the VA with one sample of each line item they submit an offer for. Samples will be evaluated to ensure they meet the requirements noted above and for vials to ensure compatibility with the CMOP dispensing machines. These samples will not be returned to the contractor. The contract period will be for one year with four one-year options with an Economic Price Adjustment for the option years. The contract items will be distributed through the VA Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor. If the offeror is not a manufacturer, a signed agreement between the offeror and the manufacturer must be submitted with the offer and remain in effect for the duration of the contract period. OFFERS ARE NOT BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME. Solicitation will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about April 22, 2024, with a tentative closing date of May 8, 2024. The NAICS code for this procurement is 326160. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at the following URL: https://sam.gov/. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the solicitation will be accepted. Interested offerors are advised to continuously check this URL for any changes to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is Teresa Hussain. Questions can be e-mailed to: teresa.hussain@va.gov.