Sharp Ribbon - Charleston (Ladson) CMOP Operations Supply

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is conducting market research to procure Sharp Ribbon (Part # TSJ113ABQ) for their Charleston (Ladson) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP). The sources sought notice seeks qualified vendors to respond to specific questions by June 3, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, focusing on manufacturing status, distribution authorization, business size, and capability to meet requirements. Potential suppliers must provide comprehensive information including company point of contact details, SAM Unique ID Number, and a Capability Statement. The specific ribbon required is 4.72" x 2001' (120 mm x 610 m), packaged in rolls of 24, with product code 3042845. Vendors must email their responses to Jennifer Knight at Jennifer.Knight@va.gov with complete answers to the outlined questions to be considered for potential future procurement.

The procurement does not have a specific set-aside designation and is seeking an uninterrupted supply of ribbons for a 12-month period. The VA requires 240 ribbons (10 cases) to be delivered on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, with the first delivery projected for July 21, 2025. Deliveries must be palletized, shrink-wrapped, and arrive before 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time at the Ladson, SC facility, with no deliveries accepted on federal holidays. Vendors will be required to provide samples for station approval and must be prepared to exchange or refund non-functioning products. Each delivery must include a detailed packing slip containing specific administrative information, and the vendor must demonstrate the capability to consistently meet the CMOP's precise product and delivery specifications.