6505--Non-PET Radiopharmacy Doses Iowa City VA Healthcare System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 23 published this Special Notice of Intent on April 3, 2026, regarding a proposed sole source firm fixed price contract for non-PET radiopharmacy doses to support the Iowa City VA Healthcare System. The notice announces the Department's intention to award the contract exclusively to Hot Shots NM LLC, located in Davenport, Iowa, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Market research determined that Hot Shots NM LLC is the only vendor capable of maintaining and supporting the required radiopharmaceutical products while meeting stringent delivery requirements, as it operates a radiopharmaceutical pharmacy in Iowa. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals). This Special Notice does not constitute a competitive solicitation but allows for other interested vendors to demonstrate their capability to serve as authorized resellers or dealers.

The primary objective of this notice is to fulfill the Iowa City VA Healthcare System's ongoing need for radiopharmaceutical doses in Unit Dose format for its Nuclear Medicine Imaging Service. Interested vendors must submit capability statements to Contracting Officer Emanuel Nevarez at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov by April 13, 2026, with the solicitation number 36C26326Q0526 in the subject line, along with documentation from Hot Shots NM LLC authorizing them to provide services as resellers, dealers, or third parties. All responsible sources are eligible to submit statements; however, respondents must demonstrate their ability to meet critical operational requirements including NRC licensure, employment of state-licensed radiopharmaceutical personnel, and the capability to deliver routine orders within one hour and STAT emergency orders within one hour, available 365 days annually. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with a base period and four additional ordering periods, with quantities based on five-year historical usage data. Contractors must comply with all NRC, DOT, and FDA regulations, maintain radioactivity specifications within 10% tolerance, and provide quality assurance programs and technical consultation services.