Presolicitation for Ketoconazole Cream(RFP) VA-797-08-RP-0064

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) VA-797-08-RP-0064 for Ketoconazole Cream, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Indian Health Service (IHS) and Bureau of Prisons. The estimated annual usage is as follows: 47,885 Tubes 2% Cream, 15GM; 153,190 Tubes 2% Cream, 30GM; 50,039 Tubes 2% Cream, 60GM. Award will be made in the aggregate. The contract period is one year plus four one-year options. The contract items will be distributed through the VA and DoD's respective Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor(s). Offerors must state the exact name (name that appears on label) by which the drug will be supplied and the product shall be identified with a unique NDC number. Tubes 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 agreement shall remain in effect for the duration of the contract period including the option years. Solicitation No VA-797-08-RP-0064 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about 5/21/08 with a closing date of 6/11/08. 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 Donna Hirth. Questions can be e-mailed to: donna.hirth@va.gov.