770 - clindamycin P04 1% top swab (770-25-3-801-0368)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA VHA) is seeking to procure Clindamycin P04 1% Top Swabs through a pre-solicitation notice for solicitation number 36C77025Q0155. The procurement targets pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing and involves delivering 60-count Clindamycin swabs to seven Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) locations nationwide, including sites in Leavenworth, Chelmsford, Tucson, Lancaster, Murfreesboro, Hines, and Charleston. Vendors must submit a comprehensive response package that includes a signed SF1449, pricing schedule with manufacturing location details, a valid state wholesale distributor license, and a Buy American Act certificate. The solicitation requires strict compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) and demonstrates the VA's commitment to sourcing these medical supplies through qualified small businesses. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 22, 2025, with responses due by April 30, 2025, indicating a tight timeline for potential contractors to prepare and submit their proposals.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, which means only small businesses can compete for this opportunity. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves varying quantities of Clindamycin swabs across the seven CMOP locations, with total unit quantities ranging from 216 to 720 units per site. Potential contractors must demonstrate their ability to manufacture and distribute these pharmaceutical products while meeting all regulatory requirements, including DSCSA compliance. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), and the Product Service Code is 6505 (Drugs and Biologicals), which helps define the specific industry and product type. The VA VHA's procurement strategy appears focused on ensuring a reliable and compliant supply of topical medical swabs across multiple regional healthcare distribution centers, with an emphasis on supporting small business participation in federal contracting.