This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only, not an invitation for bid. The Department of Veterans Affairs has a requirement for the supply and delivery of unit dose radiopharmaceuticals to support nuclear medicine operations at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS. The government anticipates awarding a single award, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contractor shall provide all radiopharmaceutical products necessary to meet clinical demand, calibrated for **** Central Time, and meeting applicable purity standards with sufficient expiration time upon delivery. The contractor must possess all required federal licenses and certifications, comply with USP standards, DOT regulations for transport of radioactive materials, and HIPAA requirements. The NAICS code is **** set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms is anticipated. Responses must be submitted via email by Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 7:00 AM CST. This notice is for market research only and does not include contract terms. If a solicitation is issued, respondents should assume VA information security and privacy requirements will apply.
The bid notice states that for routine, non-emergent deliveries, orders normally placed by 3:00 PM will be required by 6:00 AM the following workday. For emergent orders, the contractor shall deliver within one hour of telephonic or electronic order confirmation, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The bid notice states that 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 shall include a company name, address, point of contact, phone, fax, and email, UEI number, CAGE code, Tax ID number, type of small business, and whether the business has an FSS contract with GSA, VA NAC, NASA SEWP, or any other federal contract that can be utilized, along with the contract number. A capability statement addressing the organization's qualifications and ability to perform is also required.
The bid notice states that failure to deliver by the agreed time may constitute a performance deficiency and may be grounds for remedies up and including termination for cause, in accordance with the contract and applicable FAR/VAAR clauses.