Influenza Vaccine 2016-2017 Season

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE:



The VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) intends to issue Solicitation VA797P-15-R-0091 for the Influenza Virus Vaccine requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) for the 2016-2017 influenza season.



Items and estimated quantities are as follows:



1) 10 dose multiple dose vial; trivalent or quadrivalent; whole or split virus; Latex Free; 2016-2017 influenza season; FDA approved for persons 18 years and older.

Vial (10 doses/vial)

VA - 50,000 vials

BOP - 6,000 vials

IHS - 25,220 vials

FHCC - 20 vials



2) Pre-filled single dose syringes with plunger and luer lock needle attachment; trivalent or quadrivalent; whole or split virus; 2016-2017 influenza season; FDA approved for persons 18 years and older. NOTE: Pre-filled single dose syringes with any type of needle attached are not acceptable.

Syringe (Box of 10)

VA - 220,000 Syringe (Box of 10)

BOP- 4,000 Syringe (Box of 10)

FHCC - 500 Syringe (Box of 10)



3) Pre-filled single dose syringes with plunger and luer lock needle attachment; quadrivalent; whole or split virus; 2016-2017 influenza season; FDA approved for persons 18 years and older. NOTE: Pre-filled single dose syringes with any type of needle attached are not acceptable.

Syringe (Box of 10)

VA - 20,000 Syringe (Box of 10)

IHS- 9,682 Syringe (Box of 10)



4) High-Dose Vaccine; Pre-filled single dose syringes w/plunger and luer lock needle attachment; trivalent or quadrivalent; whole or split virus; 2016-2017 influenza season; FDA approved for persons 65 years and older. NOTE: Pre-filled single dose syringes with any type of needle attached are not acceptable.

Syringe (Box of 10)

VA - 50,000 Syringe (Box of 10)

BOP - 100 Syringe (Box of 10)

IHS - 1,970 Syringe (Box of 10)

FHCC- 50 Syringe (Box of 10)





5) Pre-filled single dose, syringe with plunger and luer lock needle attachment; quadrivalent, 2016-2017 influenza season; Must be a split virus vaccine (subvirion or purified surface antigen) that has been FDA approved and labeled with indications for administration to children 6- 35 months of age (pediatric) preservative free, 0.25ml

Syringe (Box of 10)

IHS - 524 Syringe (Box of 10)







Award(s) will be made per line item for VA, BOP, IHS, and FHCC requirements. The Government intends to enter into a sole source contract with Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. for the Pediatric Influenza Virus Vaccines designated specifically for children 6 months to 35 months of age, under FAR exemption 6.302-1 "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". Contractor(s) will be required to deliver the vaccine FOB Destination to Government facilities within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Solicitation number VA797P-15-R-0091 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about November 1, 2015, with a closing date of November 15, 2015. 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 Erika Moreno. Questions can be e-mailed to:Erika.Moreno2@va.gov.