8135--762-25-1-038-0026 -Tucson CMOP GEL PACKS -(VA-25-00015864)
Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 36C77025Q0103
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 15
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 312113 Ice Manufacturing
- PSC
- 8135 Packaging And Packing Bulk Materials
- Place of performance
- Department of Veterans Affairs Va Cmop Tucson Tucson AZ 85706
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking a contractor to provide gel packs for the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona. The primary objective is to procure 43,200 cases of gel packs (48 per case) that will maintain medication temperatures during shipping to veteran patients. Specific technical requirements mandate gel packs with precise dimensional specifications: length between 6 7/8" and 7", width between 5.3" and 5.5", and weight between 11.8 and 12.2 oz. The gel packs must be packaged in cardboard boxes with specific ventilation holes and arranged in four stacks of twelve with cardboard dividers to ensure flat freezing. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract appears to focus on precise manufacturing specifications and consistent delivery capabilities.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. Deliveries will commence on February 18th, 2025, with daily shipments accepted Monday through Friday between 12pm and 9pm local time, excluding specified federal holidays. Seasonal delivery quantities will vary, with 250 cases per bundle from April 1st to October 31st and 96 cases per bundle from November 1st to March 31st. The contract falls under NAICS category 312113 (Ice Manufacturing) and PSC code 8135 (Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials). The delivery location is the Tucson CMOP facility at 3675 Britannia Drive, Tucson, AZ 85706-5041, and the contract will be managed by the VA NCO 15 Contracting Office in Leavenworth, KS. While no specific award value is mentioned, the substantial quantity of 43,200 cases suggests a significant procurement opportunity for potential contractors.
Notice text
GEL PACKS
DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
CONSOLIDATED MAIL OUTPATIENT PHARAMCY (CMOP) TUCSON
INTRODUCTION
This solicitation is to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona with gel packs to keep medications at required temperatures during shipment to Veteran patients. The gel packs must meet the provided technical requirements.
SCOPE
The contractor shall provide 43,200 cases (48 per case) of gel packs to the Tucson CMOP in Tucson, AZ in accordance with the following technical requirements.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The gel packs shall not exceed the following dimensions:
Length: Between 6 7/8 in. minimum and 7 in. maximum
Width: Between 5.3 in. minimum and 5.5 in. maximum
Weight: Between 11.8 oz. and 12.2 oz.
The gel packs will be placed in four even stacks of twelve separated by a cardboard divider to help ensure that the gel packs freeze flat. Gel packs will be placed in cardboard boxes with two 3 inch by ½ inch evenly placed holes on the long side of box and one hole 3 inch by ½ inch centered on the short side of box. Gel packs should be individually partitioned for quick flat freezing. Box should be designed to have slots that allow gel packs to be frozen quickly and evenly throughout the box to ensure proper freezing.
The gel packs shall be ambient when shipped.
The gel packs shall be delivered daily (Monday Friday) in truckload bundles.
The gel packs shall be delivered in bundles of 250 cases from April 1st October 31st.
The gel packs shall be delivered in bundles of 96 cases from November 1st March 31st.
First delivery shall start on February 18th, 2025, in accordance with the technical requirements.
DELIVERY & LOCATION INFORMATION
Deliveries only accepted Monday Friday, 12pm 9pm local time.
Deliveries not accepted on the following observed Federal holidays:
Memorial Day May 26th, 2025
Juneteenth Independence Day June 19th, 2025
Independence Day July 4th, 2025
Labor Day September 1st, 2025
Columbus Day October 13th, 2025
Veterans Day November 11th, 2025
Thanksgiving Day November 27th, 2025
Christmas Day December 25th, 2025
New Year s Day January 1st, 2026
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 19th, 2026
President s Day February 16th, 2026
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C77025Q0103_1.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 8135--USVetServ - Gel Packs | Award Notice | |
| 8135--762-25-1-038-0026 -Tucson CMOP GEL PACKS -(VA-25-00015864) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 8135--762-25-1-038-0026 -Tucson CMOP GEL PACKS -(VA-25-00015864) | Pre-Solicitation |
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