6505--Intent to Sole Source: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV Mixtures - Base plus Four (4) Option Years

The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 08 is procuring Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) IV admixture services, which involve the preparation of complex intravenous nutritional mixtures using aseptic techniques in a sterile environment. This sole source procurement is intended for Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., justified under FAR 12.102(a) and 41 USC 1901 based on the unique and specialized nature of the supplies and services required. Key contract requirements include daily TPN preparation with precise macronutrient and micronutrient compositions, delivery to the Inpatient Pharmacy by 1500 EST for orders placed by 1200 EST, and detailed patient-specific labeling. The Government has indicated that only one source is capable of meeting these specialized requirements; however, all responsible sources may submit written evidence demonstrating their ability to comply with the scope of work. The solicitation deadline has been extended to February 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST, with interested parties required to submit written notice to moneque.rodriguez@va.gov by this date.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, and the incumbent contractor is Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. The contract will be structured as a fixed-price purchase order with a base period plus four optional one-year extensions, providing a total period of performance through April 30, 2031. Specific pricing and total contract value are to be determined during negotiations, with the NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) and a size standard of 1,300 employees. The services will be performed at the Bay Pines VA Health Care System (also known as C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center) located at 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Bay Pines, Florida 33744. The Government reserves the right to make a sole source award to Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., or to reconsider competitive procurement based on responses received to this notice.