6505--Benazepril Hydrochloride (HCL) Tablets

This solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks proposals for the procurement of Benazepril Hydrochloride (HCL) tablets in multiple dosage strengths, along with related cardiovascular medications like Captopril and Carvedilol. The requirement encompasses baseline quantities for a one-year base period with four one-year options, offering a five-year potential contract term. While prices are not specified in the solicitation, firm fixed quantities per dosage strength are defined, with delivery directed to government prime vendor distribution centers. The manufacturing sources must be FDA-approved, comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices, and hold appropriate New Drug Application or Abbreviated New Drug Application authorizations. The contract award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation model, requiring all offerors to meet rigorous pass/fail technical criteria including correct product specifications, unique National Drug Codes (NDCs), and certification that the products meet FDA and USP-NF standards. Packaging and labeling requirements are stringent to ensure pharmacological integrity, safety, and traceability. Child-resistant closures are mandatory for bottles with 400 tablets or fewer, excluding glass containers. All packaging must pass stability testing and be compatible with automated dispensing systems utilized by the VA. Bar coding is required on unit-of-use packages to conform with industry standards such as GS1-128 or HIBC, encoding the NDC number with a human-readable counterpart for barcode medication administration systems. Labels must not be over-labeled except by the VA with secure adhesion. The contract incorporates typical federal contract clauses, including those restricting prohibited telecommunications equipment, requirements for small business subcontracting plans with dedicated goals for veteran and disability-owned businesses, organizational conflict of interest stipulations, and compliance with federal ethics and procurement standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline, include representations, certifications, pricing for all line items and option years, and adhere to the solicitation’s formatting instructions. Final performance periods, payment sites, and contract administration details will be specified upon contract award.