6505--XOFIGO/Radium
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C25625Q1189
- Agency
-
Veterans Integrated Service Network 16
Veterans Health Administration, 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
- 2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston TX 77030
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas is seeking a contractor to provide Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), a nuclear medicine isotope used for treating patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer with symptomatic bone metastases. The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 16 requires the contractor to deliver single-unit doses to the Nuclear Medicine Department during standard business hours (8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, Monday through Friday), with all doses properly calibrated within +/- 20 percent of specified activity ranges. Key requirements include providing licensed courier services for radioactive material transport, ensuring delivery at least 60 minutes before calibration time, offering training on commercial standard changes, and maintaining proper documentation compatible with BioDose scanning systems. The contractor must also notify the medical center within two hours of any inability to provide required doses and provide credits for unused doses up to 10 per fiscal year. The solicitation response deadline is July 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM Central Time.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing). The contract structure includes a base period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026, followed by four option years extending through September 30, 2030, creating a potential five-year total contract period. The estimated annual quantity is 30 units of Xofigo, with a minimum requirement of 6 units and maximum of 30 units per year. The government file indicates this is a Sources Sought Notice, suggesting the agency is in the market research phase to identify qualified suppliers. No incumbent contractor or specific budget values are mentioned in the available documentation. All deliveries must be made to the Nuclear Medicine Department at Room 2C-254D of the medical center located at 2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas.
Notice text
STATEMENT OF WORK XOFIGO
Part I: General Information
A. Introduction
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located at 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, Tx 77030 has a requirement for Nuclear Medicine isotope, specifically Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), for use in the Nuclear Medicine Department for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer symptomatic bone metastases.
B. Background
Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), for use in the Nuclear Medicine Department for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer symptomatic bone metastases. This treatment will provide Veteran s up to a 30% reduction in the risk of death.
C. Scope
Contractor shall provide all single unit dose of Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), for use in Nuclear Medicine at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
D. Applicable Documents
10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 35: United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission- Medical Use of Byproduct Material 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 173 Subpart I: Class 7 (Radioactive) Materials Department of Veteran Affairs Materials Permit: Permit # 42-00084-06 Amendment # 77, Reference Number 030-03255.
Part II: Requirements
E. Ordering Requirements
1. The Contractor shall provide personnel for orders to be placed by MEDVAMC employees for Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), during standard hours of care Monday through Friday from 0800 (8:00 AM CST) until 1630 hours (4:30 PM CST), not including Federal holidays.
2. The Contractor shall receive orders for Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), from Staff Nuc Med Technologists assigned to the Nuclear Medicine Department at MEDVAMC. The Contractor shall ensure the Staff Nuc Med Technologist name and contact information that placed the order is included with the Contractor s internal order processing system so that the Contractor can immediately verify who placed the order at the VA s request.
3. The Contractor shall calibrate all Radiopharmaceutical doses to ensure proper activity ranges of +/- 20 percent of the specified ordered dose per specific requirements provided by the Nuclear Medicine department based on guidelines outlined in 10 CFR Part 35.
Orders may be placed orally, in writing, or by electronic means. Specific personnel authorized to place orders under this contract will be designated in writing upon award of the contract.
5. The Contractor shall notify MEDVAMC Nuclear Medicine department should the inability arise to provide Radiopharmaceutical Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), doses by the required date and time. Notification shall be made within two (2) hours of the Contractor becoming aware of the inability to provide the required doses.
F. Delivery Requirements
1. The Contractor shall deliver ordered Radiopharmaceutical doses to:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Nuclear Medicine Department, Room 2C-254D
Houston, Texas 77030
Access to MEDVAMC during non-business hours shall be obtained by locating the VA Police located in the Emergency Department. The VA Police will accompany the delivery Person to the Nuclear Medicine department and supervise the delivery.
2. The Contractor shall ensure all orders are delivered at least 60 minutes of the calibration time specified on the order.
3. The Contractor shall provide a packing slip accompanying all Radiopharmaceutical shipments to the Nuclear Medicine department for all orders placed that is compatible to be scanned into the BioDose.
4. The Contractor shall ensure that all Radiopharmaceutical doses provided are compounded and calibrated by or under the supervision of a certified Nuclear Pharmacist Contractor.
5. The Contractor shall provide courier service licensed to transport radioactive material in accordance with Department of Transportation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other applicable regulating authorities enabling the delivery of Xofigo (Radium Ra-223).
G. Additional Requirements
1. The Contractor shall provide any training or education required to meet commercial standards related to use of the radiopharmaceutical Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), to qualified Staff Nuc Med Technologist stationed at the MEDVAMC no later than 60 days after commercial standards changes.
2. The Contractor agrees to credit the MEDVAMC within 30 business days for any Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), doses not administered for medical reasons up to 10 doses per fiscal year.
H. Government Responsibilities
The Government shall ensure all orders for Xofigo (Radium Ra-223), doses be placed by the MEDVAMC to the Contractor in accordance with currently accepted Contractor guidelines.
Part III: Supporting Information
I. Place of Performance:
All supplies shall be delivered to the:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
2002 Holcombe Blvd.
Nuclear Medicine Department, Room 2C-254D
Houston, Texas 77030
J. Period of Performance: Base + 4
October 1, 2025 September 30, 2026
October 1, 2026 September 30, 2027
October 1, 2027 September 30, 2028
October 1, 2028 September 30, 2029
October 1, 2029 September 30, 2030
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Description
Est. Yrly. Qty.
Unit
Min
Max
1
Xofigo (Radium Ra-223)
30
EA
6
30
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C25625Q1189.docx | DOCX document |
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