6505--CAMPHOR/MENTHOL/METHYL SALICYLATE PATCH

SOL #: 36C77026Q0137Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Veterans Affairs
Veterans Affairs, Department Of
NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)
LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

Drugs And Biologicals (6505)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
May 11, 2026
2
Last Updated
May 11, 2026
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Response Deadline
May 18, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

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), Network Contracting Office 15, CMOP Division, is soliciting quotations for Camphor/Menthol/Methyl Salicylate Patches for delivery to the VA CMOP facility in Tucson, AZ. This is an Unrestricted acquisition, with bids due by May 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Opportunity Details

  • Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0137
  • Product: One (1) Over-The-Counter (OTC) Pharmaceutical: Camphor/Menthol/Methyl Salicylate Patch.
  • Quantity: 13,032 boxes.
  • Delivery: Required within 10 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to VA CMOP Tucson, AZ.
  • NAICS Code: 325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
  • Product/Service Code: 6505 - Drugs and Biologicals

Key Requirements & Deliverables

  • Product Specifications:
    • Expiration: Products must have no less than 12 months expiration from the date of delivery.
    • Packaging: Must include bar code labeling (GS1-128 or HIBCC). Unit of use packages below 500 count require a Safety/Child Proof cap, with a minimum bottle size of 100cc.
    • Therapeutic Equivalence: Only products with an FDA therapeutic equivalence code of "A" will be considered, unless all drugs in the family group are "B" rated.
  • Vendor Eligibility:
    • Must be registered and current in SAM.gov.
    • Provide valid state wholesale distributor licensure, verifying compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
    • Provide OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller documentation directly from the OEM for OTC products.
    • A Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate is required if quoting non-domestic product.

Submission Instructions

  • Method: Complete solicitation packages must be submitted via email to mona.nimmo@va.gov.
  • Required Documents:
    • Signed SF1449 (Solicitation cover page).
    • Quote/Pricing Schedule in Excel format, including Place of Manufacture.
    • Unexpired and valid State Wholesale Distributor License.
    • OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller documentation.
    • Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate (if applicable).
  • Non-Compliance: Solicitation packages failing to include required documents/information will be deemed non-compliant.

Evaluation Factors

Award will be based on an evaluation of Technical, Past Performance, Delivery, and Price.

Important Dates

  • Estimated Issue Date: May 11, 2026
  • Response Due Date: May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM CST

People

Points of Contact

Mona NimmoContract SpecialistPRIMARY
mona.nimmo@va.gov
360-261-6666

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