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 Request for Quote (RFQ) numbered 36C77025Q0155. The solicitation targets pharmaceutical suppliers to provide 60-count packages of top swabs for delivery to seven Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) locations across the United States. Vendors must submit comprehensive quotes including pricing schedules, state wholesale distributor licenses, and detailed product information with National Drug Code (NDC) numbers by April 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT. Key contract requirements include providing products with a minimum of 12 months expiration from delivery date, using child-proof packaging for units under 500 count, and complying with Drug Supply Chain Security Act standards. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on pricing, product quality, packaging compliance, and ability to meet specific pharmaceutical delivery requirements.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, specifically targeting small pharmaceutical manufacturers within the NAICS 325412 category for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. The total order encompasses 2,764 units distributed across CMOP locations in Leavenworth, Chelmsford, Tucson, Lancaster, Murfreesboro, Hines, and Charleston, with individual location quantities ranging from 216 to 720 units. The place of performance is primarily centered in Shawnee, Kansas, with delivery locations spanning multiple states. Vendors must submit quotes using a provided Excel spreadsheet and include additional documentation such as the SF1449 solicitation cover page and Buy American Act Certificate. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a targeted pharmaceutical supply contract for VA medical facilities, with strict requirements for product quality, packaging, and regulatory compliance.