6505--/ ALBUTEROL / Open & Continuous(O&C) RFQ due to shortages / VA National CMOP - Consolidated Rx Order / Award Notice - EXELAN PHARMACEUTICAL

This Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs announces a contract award under solicitation number 36C77020Q0399 to Exelan Pharmaceutical by the National Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy. The solicitation was for an indefinite delivery contract to supply albuterol 90mcg oral inhalation capsules to seven VA medical facilities on an as-needed basis until required quantities are purchased and delivered.

The purpose of this Special Notice and open continuous solicitation was to communicate the first award under the procurement to address shortages of albuterol inhalers and supply the needed medication to VA locations. Eligible contractors were able to submit responses to the solicitation on a rolling basis with no set-aside designation used. While pricing details were not disclosed, contractors were provided point of contact information for any questions or requests for debriefing regarding this first award under the open solicitation for indefinite quantities of albuterol inhalers to VA medical centers.