Radiopharmaceuticals Gen NM l KCVA (VA-25-00004597) 589-25-1-1126-0001

This Sources Sought Notice is for planning purposes only and shall not be considered as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, request for proposal, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products and/or services. Your response to this Sources Sought Notice will be treated as information only.

No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise because of contractor submission of responses to this announcement or the Government use of such information. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter negotiations to award a contract. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort.

The information provided may be used by the Department of Veterans Affairs in developing its acquisition approach, statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this Sources Sought Notice or to otherwise pay for the information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice.

The submission of pricing, capabilities for planning purposes, and other market information is highly encouraged and allowed under this Sources Sought Notice in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 15.201(e). The purpose of this sources sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing size standard 1,250 employees.

Responses to this sources sought will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought, a solicitation announcement may be published. Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Responses to this notice shall include the following:

(a) Company Name;

(b) Address;

(c) Point of Contact;

(d) Phone, Fax, and Email;

(e) UEI Number;

(f) Cage Code;

(g) Tax ID Number;

(h) Type of Small Business, e.g., Services Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Veteran Owned Small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, or Small Business HUBZone business, etc.;

(i) State if your business has an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract, that can be utilized to procure the requirement listed below and provide the contract number; and (j) Must provide a capability statement that addresses the organization s qualifications and ability to perform as a contractor for the work described below.

The following VAAR policies, and Clauses will be applicable to this requirement if an SDVOSB/VOSB entity is interested and Qualified in this requirement: Limitations on subcontracts requirements set forth in 15 U.S.C. § 657s and in VAAR 852.219-10 and 852.219-11). 852.219-77, VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction.

Requirement:

1. Contractor agrees to provide all needed LEU (Low Enriched Uranium) radiopharmaceuticals as identified in the Schedule of Supplies and Prices to Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO located at 4801 E. Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128 on a daily and/or as needed basis per this Statement of Work. Because of the critical need for these supplies in a timely manner, only vendors within a 50-mile radius of the VA Kansas City, MO need to respond to this RFQ.

2. Deliveries will incorporate sufficient lead or other high-density metal shielding to comply with all applicable federal and/or state standards relating to shipment of radioactive materials. Shipping containers must comply with all federal and state regulations. This will include DOT, DOE, UNNRC, and ICC regulations and standards.

3. Supplier shall hold a current unrevoked USNRC and/or FDA license to produce and distribute radiopharmaceuticals for human administration, and a license to receive, and dispose of radioactive waste. Supplier shall provide a copy of their radioactive material license to the Nuclear Medicine Service at Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA) upon commencement of this contract. Supplier shall immediately notify KCVA, upon any action be the USNRC agreement state and/or FDA to suspend or modify suppliers. Suppliers shall provide radiopharmaceuticals which have been prepared according to manufacturer s package inserts.

4. Technetium product radiopharmaceuticals not used will be returned for credit the next workday (including the bulk doses), using the DOT regulations. Qualifications Personnel assigned by the contractor to prepare and provide the products covered by this contract shall be nuclear pharmacists, or licensed technologist working under the supervision of nuclear pharmacist licensed in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.

The qualifications of such personnel shall also be subject to review by the VA Chief of Staff and approval by the VA Facility Director. Contractor Staff, Roles and Responsibilities Must be in compliance with all NRC, USP, state, local and TJC guidelines.