6505--Loperamide Capsules (VA-25-00032225)
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- Solicitation number
- 36E79725R0025
- Agency
-
National Acquisition Center
Headquarters, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6505 Drugs And Biologicals
- Place of performance
- Department Of Veterans Affairs Opal/NAtional Acquisition Center Hines IL 60141
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79725R0025 for Loperamide HCL 2MG Capsules, targeting multiple federal agencies including VA, Department of Defense, Bureau of Prisons, Indian Health Service, and Federal Health Care Center. The solicitation seeks a single responsible contractor capable of providing an uninterrupted supply of Loperamide capsules, with a focus on unique product labeling and a specific National Drug Code (NDC) number. Offerors must submit proposals electronically through SAM.gov, with the solicitation expected to be issued on April 17, 2025, and responses due by May 1, 2025. The procurement will be conducted in commercial item format according to FAR Part 12, with the primary point of contact being Andrew J. Cazares, who can be reached via email for any questions. Evaluation will likely focus on the contractor's ability to meet comprehensive supply requirements and maintain consistent product quality.
The procurement is an unrestricted contract with no specific set-aside designations, categorized under NAICS code 325412 for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. The contract structure includes one base year and four additional one-year option periods, with estimated annual usage of 18,690 bottles of 100-capsule packages and 47,289 bottles of 500-capsule packages. Distribution will occur through VA and DoD Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs, ensuring widespread accessibility across participating federal agencies. No specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, and while exact award value is not specified, the substantial annual usage suggests a significant potential contract value. The solicitation emphasizes strict requirements around product labeling, mandating that successful offerors use only their unique label and NDC number on the pharmaceutical product, which may impact competitive positioning for potential bidders.
Notice text
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE:Â The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79725R0025 for an unrestricted procurement for Loperamide HCL 2MG Capsules, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (inclusive of Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies (CMOPs) and Option 2 State Veterans Homes (SVH)), Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Federal Health Care Center (FHCC).Â
VA will award one contract to the responsible offeror who will be able to provide an uninterrupted source of supply for the contracted items. The contract period will be for one year plus four pre-priced one-year option periods. The contract items will be distributed through the VA s and DOD s respective Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs.Â
Offerors must state the exact name (name that appears on label) by which the drug will be supplied and have an NDC number that is unique to the offeror. The successful offeror/contractor's label with its unique NDC shall be the only label on the product. Contractors shall not affix their label over another label on the product.
Solicitation # 36E79725R0025 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about April 17, 2025, with a tentative closing date of May 1, 2025. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at sam.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the solicitation will be accepted. Interested offerors are advised to continuously check Contracting Opportunities at SAM.gov for any changes to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is Andrew J. Cazares. Questions can be e-mailed to Andrew.Cazares@va.gov. Â
The estimated annual requirements are as follows:Â
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REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTIONÂ
ITEMÂ
DESCRIPTIONÂ
PACKAGE SIZE (Capsules per Bottle)Â
TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL USAGE (Bottles)Â
1Â
Loperamide HCL 2MG Capsules
100Â
18,690Â
2Â
Loperamide HCL 2MG Capsules
500Â
47,289Â
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36E79725R0025_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 6505--Loperamide Capsules - GSMS | Award Notice | |
| 6505--Loperamide Capsules (VA-25-00032225) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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