6810--Isotopes Ca-43 and Ca-44

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, is soliciting offers for two stable isotope products: 610.00 mg of Calcium 44 stable isotope (99%+ enrichment in carbonate form) and 40.00 mg of Calcium 43 stable isotope (86%+ enrichment in carbonate form). This is a sole source RFQ issued on February 5, 2026, with an offer due date of February 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT. The solicitation, numbered 36C26125Q0854, requires offerors to complete the Price/Cost Schedule in Section B.2 with unit prices and the Delivery Schedule in Section B.3 with delivery dates. All questions must be submitted at least 72 hours prior to the closing date and directed to Shelley Self at Shelley.Self2@va.gov. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the solicitation notice, the primary contract requirements center on providing the specified isotopes with the required enrichment levels and meeting the requested delivery timeline.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is identified as a sole source RFQ for Trace Sciences. The goods are classified under NAICS code 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing) and Product/Service Code 6810 (Chemicals). Delivery is required to the VA San Francisco Healthcare System located at 4150 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94121, on an as-required basis with FOB Destination terms. No specific budget range or award value is stated in the solicitation materials. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer through the System for Award Management upon delivery and government acceptance, with invoices to be submitted electronically to VA FSC Tungsten. The contracting officer is Mathew B. Czeshinski, and the procurement supports the VA San Francisco Healthcare System's operational needs.