National CMOP ZINC OXIDE 20% OINT AND ARTIFICIAL SALIVA ORAL SPRAY

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is soliciting quotes for pharmaceutical supplies under RFQ 36C77025Q0288, specifically requesting artificial saliva oral spray (240ML bottles) and zinc oxide 20% ointment (available in 60GM and 454GM sizes). The procurement requires vendors to deliver these medical products to seven VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) locations nationwide including Tucson, Lancaster, Murfreesboro, Hines, Charleston, Leavenworth, and Chelmsford facilities. Key contract requirements include vendor registration in SAM.gov, possession of state wholesale distributor licenses, submission of OEM authorization documentation, and compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. All pharmaceutical products must have expiration dates of at least one year from delivery, include proper bar coding and National Drug Codes, and demonstrate therapeutic equivalence. The submission deadline is September 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT, requiring vendors to submit completed SF1449 forms, quote spreadsheets, wholesale distributor licenses, Buy American Act certificates, and OEM documentation.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under the Buy American Act, restricting participation to qualified small business enterprises. The procurement involves substantial quantities including 1,800-2,640 bottles of artificial saliva oral spray and 384-1,500 tubes or jars of zinc oxide ointment across the various size configurations. Deliveries are structured in monthly increments over a three-month period, with the initial delivery required within 10 days after receipt of order. The contract will serve multiple VA medical facilities across the United States, supporting the veterans' healthcare system's pharmaceutical distribution network. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are identified in the solicitation documents, though the multi-location delivery requirements and substantial product quantities suggest a significant contract value for the successful small business vendor.