Charleston CMOP-CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 0.25% OPH SOLN 15M
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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) is seeking quotations for CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 0.25% OPH SOLN 15ML for its CMOP Charleston facility in Ladson, SC. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due June 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) 36C77026Q0140 requires the supply of 7200 BT (15ML units) of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE NA 0.25% OPH SOLN 15ML (NDC: 58790-0001-15). Key requirements include:
- Delivery within 10 days After Receipt of Order (ARO), FOB Destination.
- Pharmaceutical products must have an expiration date of no less than 12 months from delivery.
- Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), including Transaction History, Information, and Statement.
- Bar code labeling at the unit-of-use package level (GS1-128 or HIBCC standards).
- Minimum bottle size of 100cc with a child safety type cap.
- Provision of a separate eleven-digit National Drug Code (NDC) for each product.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation / Request for Quotation (RFQ 36C77026Q0140)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6505 (Drugs And Biologicals)
- NAICS Code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1300 employees.
- Place of Performance: CMOP Charleston (766A), 4136 Carolina Commerce Parkway, Ladson SC 29456.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 4, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to sarah.fry2@va.gov. Required submission documents include:
- Signed SF1449 (RFQ cover page).
- Completed Quote Pricing Schedule (Excel format).
- Valid State Wholesale Distributor License.
- Buy American Act (BAA) Certificate (provision 52.225-2).
- Place of Manufacture for all lines.
- OEM authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller documentation for Over-The-Counter (OTC) products.
- Vendors must be registered and current in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation will be a comparative process considering Technical, Past Performance, Delivery, and Price. Incomplete quotes may be deemed non-compliant.
Additional Notes
Vendors proposing an NDC different from the CMOP listed NDC must adjust quantity and note it in "Vendor Comments." A firm commitment of product availability and price is required 24 hours prior to purchase order.