RadioPharm-Cardiolite-B'ham

Added: Sep 20, 2011 6:14 pm This is a Combined synopsis/Solicitation for commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR, Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information Included in this notice. This notice constitutes the only solicitation issued. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is VA-247-11-RQ-0499 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the most recent Federal Acquisition Circular. The NAICS code is 325412.



The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 700 South 19th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233, requires the following; STATEMENT OF WORK: (1) Contractor shall provide Flat rate unit doses (30-35 millicuries) of Generic Cardiolite and/or Cardiolite//Sestamibi (in syringes) pre-calibrated as of 12:00 p.m. on the day of delivery and delivered during the hours of 7:00am and 4:30pm Monday thru Friday (excluding Federal Holidays). The Contractor shall provide daily deliveries as needed and/or requested by Nuclear Medicine personnel/physicians. No additional charges will be accepted for deliveries and there will be no limit on the number of deliveries made to the VA-Nuclear Medicine service. Bids will be accepted for flat rate doses of Generic and/or Cardiolite/sestamibi in syringe(s). (2). The vendor will be responsible for compliance with all federal and state regulatory agencies (DOT, OSHA, EPA, NRC) as applicable to policy, regulations regarding radioactive materials. (3). All radiopharmaceutical orders must be within +/- (10) ten percent (%) of the doctor’s order allowing only for correcting calibration date and time. (4). All radiopharmaceuticals orders must be in total compliance with the State of Alabama and/or federal regulations (i.e., DOT, OSHA, EPA, and NRC) regarding radioactive materials, must be compliant with USP 797 and 823 regulations in accordance with NRS. (5). All shipping containers must be free of radioactive contamination both inside and outside and shall meet and be in compliance with all state and federal regulating agencies (i.e., Department of Transportation (DOT), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as required by law. (6). Contractor must supply with each shipment/order/delivery a system for “SPENT” (Used) syringes, needleless and meets OSHA’s Biohazard Policy and regulations. (7). EMERGENCY DELIVERY: IN case of an emergency, the Contractor will be required to make emergency deliveries within one (1) hour, excluding weekends and federal holidays as requested by DVA Nuclear Medicine Service personnel. (8). LICENSE: A copy of the DVA Medical Center, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License will be furnished to the contractor upon award of the contract. (9). PLEASE NOTE: If contract vendor cannot supply dose due to technical/ mechanical problems/failure, Contract vendor is required to buy dose from other source and transport to the VA Medical Center to assure patient care is not compromised at the VA Medical Center. In the event of this happening, the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), Kathy Boyd must be notified of this action, at extension 6610 or she may be reached by digital pager 205-917-0694 or cell phone 205-266-7024. The RSO must assure regulatory compliance within the federal and state regulations, and any other agencies involved with the transport and delivery of radioactive isotope doses. (10). ADDITION/REDUCTION/CANCELLATION: The DVA shall have the option to add, reduce and/or cancel an order(s ) by giving the contractor at least one (1) hour notice. (11). No additional charges will be accepted and there is no limit on the number of deliveries made to the VA Medical Center. (12). Failure of contract vendor to bill appropriately, monthly, in arrears and by government purchase order number may cause the contract to be cancelled. (13). It is the vendor’s responsibility to bill appropriately and timely and notify if problems arise with billing issues.