Tucson CMOP DIVALPROEX

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 is seeking to procure 1,200 bottles (100-count) of Divalproex NA 125MG Sprinkle Cap for delivery to its CMOP facility in Tucson, Arizona. The solicitation (RFQ 36C77025Q0131) targets pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors under NAICS code 325412 for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit critical documentation including a signed SF1449, price schedule in Excel format, country of origin details, and a state wholesale distributor license verifying compliance with Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requirements. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate capability to deliver the pharmaceutical product within 10 days after receipt of order. Responses are due by March 6, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with the initial solicitation release anticipated on February 27, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. While specific award value is not disclosed, the requirement involves 1,200 bottles of Divalproex, suggesting a moderate-sized pharmaceutical procurement. All submissions must be emailed directly to sarah.fry2@va.gov, with vendors required to provide a BAA Certificate if quoting non-domestic items. The procurement falls under PSC code 6505 for Drugs and Biologicals, indicating a specialized medical supply acquisition. Potential bidders must carefully review all submission requirements, ensuring complete documentation and compliance with VA procurement guidelines. The short turnaround time between the solicitation release and response deadline suggests the VA is seeking to expedite this pharmaceutical product procurement.