Q517--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pharmacy Dispensing Services KY State Veterans Homes

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9), has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract for Pharmacy Dispensing Services supporting Kentucky State Veterans Homes. The notice focuses on awarding the contract to D & R Pharmaceutical Services, LLC, which has been identified as the only responsible source capable of providing the required services. The procurement falls under NAICS code 325412 for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing and Product Service Code Q517 for Pharmacy Services. The Special Notice was posted on February 4, 2025, with a response deadline of February 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

Contractors interested in responding to this Special Notice must provide specific details including their business size, socioeconomic status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and SAM registration status. The VA requires potential respondents to demonstrate clear evidence that competition would benefit the government, though the notice explicitly states that no solicitation is available and no award will be made based on responses. The sole source justification is based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for unique source selection when a vendor is deemed the only responsible provider. Interested parties must submit their response to Contracting Officer Angela Tucker via email at angela.tucker2@va.gov, with no phone calls accepted. The contract will cover a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical services, including brand name medications, generic medications, IV medications, and associated dispensing fees for Kentucky State Veterans Homes.