6505--770_Pharmaceuticals_VA CMOP National Office_36C77026Q0102
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National CMOP Office has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price contract (36C77026P0066) valued at $825,484.80 to CORE TRADING CO. This award, made on March 19, 2026, is for the procurement of Drugs and Biologicals (PSC 6505), specifically pharmaceuticals for the Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) National Office.
Scope of Award
The contract covers the supply of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 1% GEL, OPH 0.4ML [C1634], in various quantities and packaging (30 units per bottle). Key requirements for the products included therapeutic equivalence (FDA "A" code), unit-of-use bar code labeling conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards, and expiration dates no less than 12 months from delivery. Vendors were also required to comply with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) by providing Transaction History, Information, and Statement. Delivery was specified as FOB Destination to multiple VA CMOP locations across the US.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Award Number: 36C77026P0066
- Award Value: $825,484.80
- Awardee: CORE TRADING CO.
- Award Date: March 19, 2026
- Original Solicitation Period of Performance: March 18, 2026, to June 1, 2026
- Set-Aside: The original acquisition was listed as "UNRESTRICTED." Evaluation criteria included a preference for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business if quotes were equal in non-price and price factors.
Evaluation
The original solicitation (36C77026Q0102) evaluated offers based on Technical or Quality, Past Performance, and Price. Required submission documents included a signed SF 1449, a Price Schedule (Excel format), a State Wholesale Distributor License, and a completed 52.225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE. Offers failing to include required documents or product information were deemed technically unacceptable.