S222--Controlled Substance Removal Program for Pharmacy Services VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C26126P0695
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 21
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 562211 Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 21, issued an intent to sole source a controlled substance removal program for VA Palo Alto Health Care System pharmacy services to EWA Direction, a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business, with responses due by 12 PM PST on May 21, 2026. This is a non-competitive award authorized under 41 USC 3304(a)(5) and 38 U.S. Code 8127(c), with a maximum contract value of $5,000,000.
The contractor will provide DEA-registered reverse distributor services for controlled substance waste disposal across five VA facilities in California (Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Livermore, Fremont, and San Jose). Deliverables include supply, installation, and maintenance of 73 tamper-resistant, chemically neutralizing containers; unlimited container replacement; initial and ongoing training; quality assurance with routine inspections; and monthly compliance reporting. Performance standards require 95% on-time delivery, 99% system uptime, 100% training completion, and full DEA and VA regulatory compliance.
Interested parties must submit a completed Market Research Questionnaire to Rachael.Becker@va.gov with company name, entity ID, point of contact, evidence of authorization from GE Healthcare Inc., relevant project experience, and detailed subcontracting plans showing compliance with FAR 52.219-14 and 52.219-27 personnel cost requirements. Respondents must maintain current SAM.gov registration. Reference solicitation number 36C26126P0695 in the subject line. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, VA will negotiate solely with EWA Direction.
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This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only. This is an intent to sole source notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent to sole source and synopsis of proposed action. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21 will be awarding controlled substance removal program for VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) Pharmacy, using 41 USC §3304(a)(5), 38 U.S. Code § 8127(c), as implemented by FAR 6.302-5 (Authorized or Required by Statute). COs may use the non-competitive (sole source) procedures authorized in VAAR 819.7008 (DEVIATION) or VAAR 819.7009 (DEVIATION) up to $5,000,000. 819.7008 Sole source awards to a certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to EWA Direction.
This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by completing the attached Market Research Questionnaire and returning it to Rachael.Becker@va.gov no later than 12 PM PST on 05/21/26. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to number 36C26126P0695, Notice of Intent in the subject line. A determination not to complete this proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Verbal and facsimile responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. All interested parties are reminded to be registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/ in order to be eligible for award of Government contracts. No telephone calls will be accepted. If after 05/21/26 at 12 PM PST, no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, NCO 21 shall negotiate solely with EWA Direction. The Government anticipates the award of a firm-fixed-price contract. A determination by the Government whether to compete the proposed requirement shall be based upon responses received and is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received shall be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competition.
OTHER ATTACHMENTS
See attached document: Market Research Questionnaire.
See attached document: Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C26126P0695_1.docx | DOCX document | |
| Market Research Questionnaire.pdf | ||
| Performance Work Statement_Final Controlled Substance Bins.pdf |
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