S02 - PRE- SOLICIT - 36C77026Q0131 - 763 - 0423.pdf

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

36C77026Q0131

The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network 15 Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Contracting Office has a requirement to procure (AUTOBAG, OEM 2.5ML 10IN WIDE X 15IN LONG 0.25") for the Lancaster CMOP location. See attachment “S02 - Q0131 - PRICING SCHEDULE - AUTOBAGS - 763 - 0423”, for the list of items required.

RFQ: 36C77026Q0131

SET ASIDE CATEGORY: SDVOSB set aside PRODUCT CODES: 8135 Packaging and Packing Materials NAICS CODES: 326111 - Plastics Bag and Pouch Manufacturing ESTIMATED ISSUE DATE: 05/05/2026 (Of Actual Solicitation)

ESTIMATED RESPONSE DUE DATE: 05/12/2026 @ 5PM CST

DELIVERY TIME FRAME: 3 Days ARO

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if received timely, shall be considered by this agency.

Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement referenced above. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor SAM.GOV for changes or amendments.

All solicitation packages will be submitted via email. All instructions in Block #20 of the solicitation must be followed in order to be considered for an award.

*** Note: This is only a pre-solicitation. The solicitation will be published on or around 05/05/26 ***.

Submit the RFQ to Kelly.Mann@va.gov

B.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

The Lancaster CMOP 763 is located at 2962 S Longhorn Drive Lancaster, Tx 75134, in support of our Semi-automated packers (SAP’s) to enhance prescription fulfillment, has a need for 10 x 15 size of bags on a roll. These bags will be used in the Semi-Automatic Bagger Machine CLAMCO/PAC Machinery R3200 Model# 968-000081 to pack and mail medication to the Veterans we serve.

BAG SIZE

• 10"W x 15"L x 0.25" skirt

• White/Silver Coex

• vented, 2.5 Mil recycled E-commerce

• mailer; (2) 0.25 perf air holes

• high integrity side seal=3/16"

• Std Bar 10" corrugated sideplate

• 2.5 Mil (2 or 4 rolls/case)

• 700/Roll

• AUTOBAG Brand or equivalent

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE

36C77026Q0131

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

• Based on historic PIL information, it is estimated that the CMOP will utilize an estimated 520 rolls monthly of the 10x15 size.

• Requesting 260 rolls delivered bi-weekly beginning June 15, 2026. This is approximately a 6-month supply.

• Delivery will be coordinated with the vendor to be bi-weekly, preferably on the same day of the week, for this location.

• Delivery hours are 6am to 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS:

The CMOP has tested other bags and the only bag that works is the Sealed Air-Autobag Brand.

However, the CMOP is willing to test samples of other brands but need at least 3 cases to test.

If bidding on the Sealed Air-Autobag brand, an authorized distributor letter is required with your package.

The station will perform product testing to determine if a vendor’s product is acceptable. If the station determines that any aspect of the test samples do not meet their requirements/Specs, or is not at least equal to the quality of the current product being used, your product will not be approved and your bid will not be considered for an award.

Three (3) cases is needed for testing, unless your product is currently being used by the CMOP.

** SAMPLES MUST BE AT THE LANCASTER CMOP BY THE CLOSE OF THE

SOLICITATION **

The following information is required on your sample box sent to the CMOP:

• The vendor’s company name

• And solicitation number (#36C77026Q0131)

Note: If the CMOP is unable to determine if a sample was sent on behalf of your company for your bid because the required information on your sample box was not provided, your bid will not be considered for an award. The vendor is responsible for all costs associated with sending samples.

*Additionally, it is highly recommended that you maintain tracking information of the samples sent to confirm your samples were received by the close of the solicitation. **

Send Samples To:

VA CMOP Lancaster ATTN: Kristi Pendley 2962 S. Longhorn Dr Lancaster, TX 75134

B.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS