6505--Benazepril HCL Tablets

This contract, solicitation number 36E79726R0026, is an award notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its National Acquisition Center in Hines, Illinois, for the procurement of Benazepril HCl tablets in various strengths and packaging sizes. The contract is structured as a requirements-type agreement with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, allowing for a potential total performance duration of five years. The government will order specific quantities of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg tablets, available in both 100-count and 500-count bottles, with estimated annual volumes defined for each line item. Delivery must be made to designated Prime Vendor distribution centers operated by McKesson Corporation and other authorized Prime Vendor contractors under the VA and DoD pharmaceutical supply systems. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning selection will be based on the lowest evaluated price among proposals that meet all mandatory technical, regulatory, and compliance standards. No cost estimates are provided in the solicitation, and pricing is to be submitted by offerors for all base and option year quantities. The contractor must comply with stringent pharmaceutical and packaging standards, including FDA current Good Manufacturing Practices and USP-NF quality requirements. All products must feature child-resistant closures, be packaged in non-glass containers, and be fully compatible with automated dispensing systems such as Baxter ATC Canisters and Optifill. Labeling must include an exact drug name and strength, a unique 11-digit NDC number as the sole primary label, and barcodes conforming to GS1-128 or HIBCC standards with specific placement and readability requirements. A two-dimensional data matrix barcode is required for the lowest saleable unit per DSCSA regulations. The contractor must disclose all packaging and repackaging facility locations, including FEI numbers, and ensure all sites are in substantial compliance with cGMP. Contractual obligations extend to small business subcontracting requirements, mandating a VA-specific subcontracting plan with targets for SDVOSBs and VOSBs, prompt payment to small business subcontractors within 30 days, and adherence to VAAR 852.219-70 and related clauses. Additional compliance areas include whistleblower protections, contractor responsibility updates, system for award management maintenance, and security prohibitions. Offers must be submitted electronically via email before the deadline of May 21, 20