6505--Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals (VA-26-00043023)
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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) Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo, NY, is soliciting quotes for Nuclear Medicine Radiopharmaceuticals. This is an Unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) seeking a licensed contractor to provide essential radiopharmaceuticals for patient care. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award with a base year and three option years, running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030. Quotes are due May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will furnish a comprehensive list of radiopharmaceuticals, including various Tc99m, I-123, I-131, In111, and Ga-67/68 products, along with related kits and supplies, as detailed in the Schedule of Required Supplies. Services include daily and as-needed deliveries, quality control, and proper disposal of used/unused radiopharmaceuticals.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (RFQ)
- Duration: Base year + 3 option years (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 325412 (1300 employees)
- FSC/PSC: 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published: May 7, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must be a US NRC and FDA Licensed Contractor, licensed by the State of New York, and regularly established in providing radionuclides. A critical requirement is the ability to complete deliveries to the VA Western NY Healthcare System at Buffalo within two hours of order placement, with evidence of this capability (e.g., MapQuest verification) required in the proposal. All products must comply with Federal, State, and Local Regulations (FDA, DOT, DOE, USNRC, ICC). Personnel preparing products must be Nuclear Pharmacists or Licensed Technologists under supervision. Quality control, proper labeling, and packaging are mandatory.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must itemize and list all requirements from the Statement of Work, including all items from the Schedule of Required Supplies, and onsite delivery/installation. Pricing must be all-inclusive, excluding specific emergency charges. Submissions are via email to Lorraine.Hussain@va.gov. Evaluation will be a comparative assessment based on best value to the government, delivery, and installation timelines. Offerors must complete SAM representations and certifications and include a statement accepting the solicitation's terms and conditions.
Additional Notes
Multiple awards will not be made, and subcontracting is not authorized. The contractor must ensure compatibility with the VA's Pinestar barcoding system. Post-award, the contractor must provide a quality control manual, a dedicated sales representative, MSDS, patient education materials, and safety signage. HIPAA compliance and CPARS registration are also required.