6505--Diclofenac Sodium (NA) 1% Gel

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center is seeking a contractor to supply Diclofenac Sodium 1% Gel in 100-gram tubes through an unrestricted competitive solicitation. The procurement will serve VA facilities, DoD Pharmaceutical Prime Vendors, Indian Health Service facilities, Bureau of Prisons facilities, Federal Health Care Center, and State Veteran Homes. Offerors must provide their unique 11-digit NDC or UPC number, comply with Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements, and establish business distribution agreements with VA and DoD Pharmaceutical Prime Vendors within 60 days of contract award. The solicitation requires contractors to submit one sample boxed tube by March 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM Central Time and includes specific requirements for bar coding, FDA facility compliance, and quarterly sales reporting. A HUBZone price evaluation preference will be applied during the competitive assessment, and pricing must incorporate a 0.5% Cost Recovery Fee with amounts limited to two decimal places.

The contract includes an estimated annual quantity of 4,749,159 tubes for the base year with four additional one-year option periods. Products must be manufactured in FDA-compliant facilities and maintain acceptable current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) status throughout the contract period. While no specific set-aside is designated, the solicitation is an unrestricted competition that allows for broad participation across pharmaceutical manufacturers. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 325412 for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing and PSC Category 6505 for Drugs and Biologicals. Contractors will need to demonstrate robust quality control processes, regulatory compliance, and the capability to consistently supply large volumes of the specified medication to multiple federal healthcare systems. The contract will likely involve significant distribution logistics and ongoing quality assurance to meet the comprehensive requirements of multiple federal healthcare organizations.