Haloperidol, Indomethacin, Perphenazine, Trifluoperazine Diclofenac

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) VA-797-09-RP-0105 for numerous pharmaceutical items. Please see Attachment "A" for the list of the items and estimated annual usage. The estimated annual usage includes VA, DoD, Indian Health Service (IHS), and Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The contract period will be for one year plus two pre-priced option periods. The contract items will be distributed through VA's and DoD's respective Pharmaceutical Prime Vendors.

Offerors must state the exact name (name that appears on label) by which the drug will be supplied and products proposed must have unique NDC numbers. Capsules must be compatible with automated dispensing units (Baxter ATC Canisters, Optifil, etc.). If the offeror is not a manufacturer, a signed agreement between the offeror and the manufacturer must be submitted with the offer and the signed agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the contract period including any option years exercised. Solicitation No VA-797-09-RP-0105 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about July 10, 2009, with an estimated closing date of July 23, 2009. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at the following URL: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the solicitation will be accepted. Interested offerors are advised to continuously check this URL for any changes to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is James Wenzbauer. Questions can be e-mailed to: james.wenzbauer2@va.gov