6505--VISN 09 Lenalidomide Generic Pharmaceutical Drug Brand name or generic

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
36C24926Q0074
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Tennessee Valley Healthcare System 1310 24th Avenue South Nashville TN 37212

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9) is seeking sources to supply Lenalidomide, an oral immunomodulatory pharmaceutical medication used to treat multiple myeloma, anemia in myelodysplastic syndromes, and certain lymphomas. This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice issued solely for information and planning purposes, indicating the VA's intent to procure both generic and brand-name Lenalidomide for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. Potential contractors must be certified Lenalidomide Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) pharmacies capable of supplying and dispensing the product in six dosage strengths (2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, and 25mg). Key requirements include compliance with FDA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and the Lenalidomide REMS program, as well as adherence to subcontracting limitations for small businesses. The response deadline for this sources sought notice is January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time, with submissions to be emailed to Christina Lawrence. No formal evaluation criteria have been specified in this pre-solicitation phase, as this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and does not commit the VA to contract for any supply or service.

This procurement does not use a set-aside designation, though small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), may be eligible to participate and would be subject to subcontracting limitations requiring no more than 50 percent of contract payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors. The current or potential incumbent contractor is generic Lenalidomide supplied by Exelan through Biologics by McKesson under FSS contract #36F79720D0227. Estimated yearly requirements range from 223 to 10,929 capsules per dosage level, with a one-year performance period anticipated. The estimated total contract cost exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, triggering specific Federal Acquisition Regulation compliance requirements. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) and PSC code 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals). Interested vendors should monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for any future formal solicitation (RFQ, IFB, or RFP) that may be issued following this sources sought notice.

Notice text

THIS NOTICE IS ISSUED SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)/Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFQ, IFB or RFP in the future. This notice does not commit the VA to contract for any supply or service. Further, the VA is not seeking quotes, bids or proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this source sought notice. The VA will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. Submittals will not be returned to the responder. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ or IFB or RFP, if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry. It is the responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the Governmentwide Point of Entry for additional information pertaining to this requirement. The anticipated NAICS code is: 325412; Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 09 is seeking sources that can provide Lenalidomide at a minimum meets the following statement of work with a Brand Name or Generic product for the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System.

As this is a supply acquisition with an estimated total contract cost over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have Limitations on Subcontracting requirement. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52.

The contractor must be a Certified Lenalidomide Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) pharmacy, that can supply and dispense lenalidomide in these doses 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg.

Estimated Quantities:

The quantities and products listed are estimated yearly requirements. The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System attempts to be as accurate as possible when providing estimated quantities, however, actual quantities and products required may vary from quantities and products as listed. All products will be requested on an on demand, as needed basis.

Item #

Description

NDC #

Order Unit

Price per Unit

Qty

Cost

1

Lenalidomide 2.5mg capsule

76282-0696-48

Per capsule

420

2

Lenalidomide 5mg capsule

76282-0697-48

Per capsule

4,909

3

Lenalidomide 10mg capsule

76282-0698-48

Per capsule

10,929

4

Lenalidomide 15mg capsule

76282-0699-47

Per capsule

2,508

5

Lenalidomide 20mg capsule

76282-0700-47

Per capsule

223

6

Lenalidomide 25mg capsule

76282-0701-47

Per capsule

1,178

If a vendor challenges the basis of this requirement, please email capability statements as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to It is requested that interested offerors respond to the following questions:

Interested firms with the capability of providing the requirement, per applicable subcontracting rule limitations and nonmanufacturer rule, shall submit capability statements so the Government can determine the firm s experience and capability to provide the requirements. Failure to demonstrate the capability of providing the requirement in response to this market survey may affect the Government s review of the industry s ability to perform or provide these requirements.

Firms shall include the following information with their responses:

(1) Submit your capabilities statement illustrating how your organization can/cannot meet the list of SOW requirements. For instances where your company cannot meet the SOW requirement(s), please explain. For instances where your company can meet the SOW requirement(s), please show how your company meets/exceeds each requirement.

(2) Please review the list of SOW requirements and provide any additional feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(3) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.

(4) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(5) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can your company provide a solution to the required supplies/services described in the list of SOW?

(6) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of contact and size status (if available).

(7) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified.

(8) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in 13 CFR § 125.6?

(9) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Not exceed 500 employees? Primarily engage in the retail or wholesale trade and normally sell the type of item being supplied? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

(10) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act or Trade Agreement Act?

(11) Does your proposed product have FDA clearance? Please specify what FDA clearance(s) have been obtained.

(12) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

(13) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solutions you are providing information about available on your schedule/contract?

(14) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.

RESPONSE SUBMISSION Please submit responses via email to Christina.Lawrence2@va.gov by 10:00am CT, by 01/23/2026. VA reserves the right not to respond to any or all emails or materials submitted.

Disclaimer and Important Notes: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. IAW FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.

Files

File Type Posted
P09-SOW for Lenalidomide.docx DOCX document
36C24926Q0074.docx DOCX document

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