Q527-- Radiopharmaceuticals CAVHCS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 7, issued a Special Notice on September 15, 2026, announcing a sole-source procurement for unit dose radiopharmaceuticals to supply the Nuclear Medicine Imaging department at Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System in Montgomery, Alabama. The response deadline was September 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

This procurement is being conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition authority (41 USC 3304(a)(1)) based on a finding of only one responsible source. Southeast Apothecary, Inc., located at 2032 Poplar Street, Montgomery, Alabama, has been identified as the sole source capable of meeting the clinical and operational requirements, specifically the required 30-minute to one-hour delivery timeframe to the facility at 215 Perry Hill Road. Market research conducted through VetCert, Google search, and GSA eBuy identified no alternative vendors meeting all specifications.

The contract period runs October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031 (one base year plus four option years). The radiopharmaceuticals have been selected by CAVHCS physicians and nuclear medicine staff to meet the veteran population's clinical needs. Pricing has been determined fair and reasonable based on historical comparisons. Following the initial one-year performance period, the VA intends to re-survey the market to identify potential competitors for future competitive procurement.

The contracting officer is Michelle Bocage at michelle.bocage@va.gov. The solicitation number is 36C24726Q0572. NAICS code 325412 and PSC code Q527 apply.