6505--765-25-1-021-0009 -Hines CMOP ACAMPROSATE -(VA-25-00012693)

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Network Contracting Office 15, is seeking to procure 1,728 bottles of Acamprosate CA 333MG EC tablets (180-count bottles) for delivery to the Hines CMOP facility in Hines, IL. The procurement is structured as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with solicitation number 36C77025Q0022, targeting pharmaceutical suppliers capable of meeting specific delivery and regulatory requirements. Vendors must submit a comprehensive package including a signed SF1449 solicitation cover page, an Excel-format price schedule, a valid state wholesale distributor license demonstrating compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), and a Buy American Act certificate. The solicitation was posted on January 3, 2025, with response submissions due by January 10, 2025, and vendors are required to submit all documentation via email to Jennifer.Coleman4@va.gov. Evaluation will likely focus on vendor compliance with licensing, pricing, and delivery capability within the specified 10-day after receipt of order (ARO) timeframe.

The contract opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325412 for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, which restricts competition to qualified small business entities. The procurement represents a relatively focused pharmaceutical supply contract with a specific quantity requirement and tight delivery expectations. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to supply the exact pharmaceutical product (NDC 68462-0435-18) and meet all regulatory standards for pharmaceutical distribution. While the exact award value is not specified, the procurement involves 1,728 bottles of medication to be delivered within a compact 10-day window. The VA's Network Contracting Office 15 is seeking a responsive and compliant vendor who can meet the precise specifications of this pharmaceutical supply requirement, with an emphasis on regulatory adherence, timely delivery, and competitive pricing within the small business vendor community.