Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15 intends to award a sole source contract under the authority of FAR 13.5 is 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and is implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) for restricting competition on this procurement to Red River Pharmacy located at 910 Professional Acres Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401 under an Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center has a requirement for radiopharmaceuticals for the Radiology department. This is a Base +4 Option Year contract. Contractor agrees to provide all needed radiopharmaceuticals as identified in the Bid/Price Schedule to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center on a daily basis and/or as needed basis per the statement of work.

Tc99m Ceretec Leukocyte Labeling

Per Study

Tc99m NaTc04 (Pertechnetate) UD

1-30 mCi

Tc99m NaTc04 (Pertechnetate) UD

Per mCi

Tc99m MAA (Macroaggregated Albumin) UD

1-7 mCi

Tc99m MAG-3 (Mertiatide) UD

1-15 mCi

Tc99m MDP (Medronate) UD

1-30 mCi

Tc99m Mebrofenin (choletec) UD

1-30 mCi

Tc99m Sestamibi (Generic)

Per dose

Tc99m Sulphur Colloid UD

1-8 mCi

I-123 Sodium Iodide I-123 Capsule

200 uCi

Xe133 (Xenon) Gas

20 mCi

In-111 oxine leukocyte labeling

Per Study

UltraTag

Each

Survey Meter Calibration

Each

DELIVERY CHARGE (LESS THAN 5 DOSES)

Each

Gallium - 67

Per Quote

Thallium - 201

Per Quote

I-131 Therapeutic Capsule

Per Quote

Co-57 Symbia Point Source

50uCi each

Gd-153 Symbia Line Source

10mCi each

Co-57 Sheet Source

Each

Due to the need for Timed Studies (tagging of white blood cells), it is critical that the awarded vendor be located in a geographical location consistent with the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center. This is to preclude adverse impact to Veteran care.

Daily Scheduled Delivery

260 Days

Stat Delivery each

15

Pharmacist Emergency Call-out

Daily Quality Control

No Charge

Radioactive and Biological Waste Disposal

No Charge

Returns Good Policy

0

Radioactive Source Return

Survey Meter Calibrations (Ludlum, Bicron)

3

Survey Meter Calibrations (SE International)

1

The place of performance is 1500 N. Westwood Blvd, Poplar Bluff MO 63901-3318. The NAICS code is 325412 with a size standard of 1300 employees.

This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist Stephen Parrott, who can be reached at Stephen.Parrott@va.gov.  The Network Contracting Office 15 address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Business Office, Contracting Office, 3450 South. 4th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048.