Pharmacy First Fill Services - VISN 4
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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), specifically Network Contract Office 4 (NCO 4), is soliciting proposals for Pharmacy First Fill Services for Veterans Integrated Service Network 4 (VISN 4). This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs). The contractor will provide pharmacy benefit management services, including filling and dispensing original prescriptions for veterans across Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and VA Emergency Departments within VISN 4, which covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Ohio. The contract is a Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a five-year period of performance. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for:
- Filling and dispensing original prescriptions written by VA-approved prescribers.
- Providing medication counseling in compliance with the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 and state requirements.
- Establishing a network of pharmacies located within a ten (10) mile radius of each specified VAMC Emergency Department and CBOC.
- Ensuring pharmacies operate Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with a preference for extended hours (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.).
- Utilizing licensed pharmacists (in PA, NJ, DE, or OH) who meet specific educational requirements and are capable of checking allergy history, resolving drug-related problems, and providing counseling.
- Filling prescriptions for new, urgent/emergent use only, with no refills or renewals authorized, and a maximum 14-day supply (except for single unit dose items).
- Prioritizing generic drugs, with brand names reimbursed only if no generic form exists.
- Reporting adverse drug events and complying with all applicable Federal and State regulations.
- Submitting monthly summary reports of services provided.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: 5 years, from July 31, 2026, to July 30, 2031.
- Funding: Provided via task orders, contingent on VA funding and need.
- Pricing: Based on MediSpan (Average Wholesale Pricing).
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Offerors must be certified SDVOSBs listed in the SBA certification database.
- NAICS Code: 524292, with a size standard of $45.5 Million.
- Proposal Submission: Proposals must be emailed to Michael Burke at Michael.Burke4@va.gov.
- Key Amendment Requirement: All responses must include a representation that there is a pharmacy located within a ten (10) mile radius of each VAMC Emergency Department and CBOC, along with a list of potential pharmacies meeting these demographic requirements.
- Questions Due: May 6, 2026, 12:00 noon EDT, emailed to Burke4@va.gov.
- Proposal Due: May 18, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EDT.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price. Technical approach and past performance are considered more important than price.
Additional Notes
This is a FAR Part 12 transaction. VAAR 852.219-75 (Limitations on Subcontracting) and various other FAR and VAAR clauses are incorporated by reference.