4 Med/Surg Items

This solicitation from the Department of Veterans Affairs Network 15 Contracting Office seeks quotes for four medical/surgical items to be delivered to the CMOP facility in Chelmsford, MA. The required items are One Touch Ultra glucose test strips, insulin syringes, glucose sensors, and catheter sets. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on December 23, 2019 and must be submitted electronically along with a copy of the vendor's state wholesale distributor license to verify compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. Only quotes for original equipment and from authorized dealers, distributors, and resellers will be considered to ensure warranty and service are provided by the manufacturer.

The solicitation involves product code 6515 and NAICS code 325413 for pharmaceutical and medical supply wholesalers. There is no set-aside designated. Historical purchases and market research indicate that multiple small businesses, including SDVOSB vendors are capable of supplying the original branded items to meet the 10 day delivery requirements for veteran medical facilities located in Chelmsford, MA. The justification and approval document supports the request for the specific branded items due to prescriptions from VA physicians for effective veteran care.