6505--766-25-2-400-0652 -Charleston CMOP ZOLPIDEM 12. 5MG AND 6. 25MG TO APHENA (VA-25-00057576)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a one-time purchase of Zolpidem Tartrate medication in 12.5mg and 6.25mg dosages for the Charleston Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) located in Ladson, South Carolina. The solicitation, identified as 36C77025Q0195, is specifically targeting small businesses within the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing sector. Contracting Officer Larry Zaritz will oversee the procurement, with response submissions due by March 31, 2025, at 10:00 Central Time. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement appears focused on pharmaceutical manufacturers capable of supplying the specified medication quantities. The contracting office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, and potential vendors can contact Larry Zaritz at larry.zaritz@va.gov or 913-684-0156 for additional information.

The solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325412 and Product Service Code 6505, which indicates a focused opportunity for smaller pharmaceutical manufacturers. The specific delivery location is 4136 Carolina Parkway in Ladson, SC 29456, suggesting a precise logistical requirement for the medication delivery. Although the exact award value is not specified, the one-time purchase nature of the contract implies a discrete, potentially limited-scope procurement. The 45-day archive period following the response deadline suggests a structured timeline for vendor assessment and potential contract award. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the pre-solicitation documentation, which may indicate this is a new or rebid procurement opportunity for Zolpidem Tartrate medication supply to the VA's Charleston CMOP facility.