Influenza Vaccine 2019-2020 (VA-18-00154000)

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE:
The VA National Acquisition Center (NAC) intends to issue Solicitation 36E79718R0047for the Influenza Virus Vaccine requirements for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and Indian Health Service (IHS), and James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) for the 2019-2020 influenza season.
Items and estimated quantities are as follows:
*All Vaccines shall have a shelf life (expiration date) of no less than 9 months.
1) 10 dose multiple dose vial or 10 0.5ml vials; Quadrivalent; Latex Free; 2018-2019 influenza season; FDA approved for persons 18 years and older. Latex Free
Vial (10 doses/vial or box)
VA 16,500 vials
BOP 6,000 vials
IHS 13,524 vials
FHCC 0 vials
2) Pre-filled single dose syringes with plunger and luer lock needle attachment; Quadrivalent; 2018-2019 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 200,000 Syringe (Box of 10)
BOP- 4,000 Syringe (Box of 10)
IHS 0
FHCC - 720 Syringe (Box of 10)
3) Pre-filled single dose syringes w/plunger and luer lock needle attachment; Trivalent or Quadrivalent; 2018-2019 influenza season; Must be specifically designed for persons 65 years and older as outlined by the CDC. NOTE: Pre-filled single dose syringes with any type of needle attached are not acceptable.
Syringe (Box of 10)
VA 51,000 Syringe (Box of 10)
BOP 100 Syringe (Box of 10)
IHS 3,640 Syringe (Box of 10)
FHCC- 250 Syringe (Box of 10)
4) Pre-filled single dose syringes with plunger and luer lock needle attachment; Quadrivalent; 2018-2019 influenza season; FDA approved and labeled with indications for administration to children 36 months and older.
NOTE: Pre-filled single dose syringes with any type of needle attached are not acceptable.
Syringe (Box of 10)
IHS 21,233 Syringe (Box of 10)
5) Pre-filled single dose, syringe with plunger and luer lock needle attachment; Quadrivalent, 2017-2018 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.
Syringe (Box of 10)
IHS 360 Syringe (Box of 10)
One award will be made per line item for VA, BOP, IHS, and FHCC requirements. Contractor(s) will be required to deliver the vaccine FOB Destination to Government facilities within the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Solicitation number 36E79718R0047 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about November 13, 2018, with a closing date of November 27, 2018. 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 Bonita Smith. Questions can be e-mailed to:Bonita.Smith@va.gov.