# FY26: Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) for Pharmacy

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24826q0457

- Solicitation number: 36C24826Q0457
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Contracting office: 248-Network Contract Office 8 (36C248)
- NAICS: 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6505 Drugs and Biologicals
- First posted: March 18, 2026
- Last posted: March 18, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0d5478f93c5b4db6a009e4f7d6c97756/view

## Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 intends to negotiate a contract restricting competition under the authority of FAR Part 12 Deviation Guidance and FAR Overhaul 12.102(a). The associated NAICS code for this procurement is The associated NAICS code for this is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1300 employees and Product Service Code (PSC) 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing).

The identified vendor is Baxter Healthcare Corporation, which is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement is to provide an intravenous feeding method indicated for those patients who require complete bowel rest or fail to obtain nourishment from a dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract.

The full daily caloric requirement can be met with parenteral delivery of macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats), as well as the replacement of micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and other additives), tailored to the individual patient. This is a specialized delivery requirement where the IV fluids must be kept cool and delivered within a short timeframe; improper management could cause harm to patients. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm EST on Thursday, March 19, 2026, Via email to Carol Baez, Contract Specialist at carol.baezrosario@va.gov

## Publications

- March 18, 2026: Special notice, due March 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 0d5478f93c5b4db6a009e4f7d6c97756. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0d5478f93c5b4db6a009e4f7d6c97756/view

## Points of contact

- Carol Baez, Contract Specialist, carol.baezrosario@va.gov, 939-759-6769

---
Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/36c24826q0457.