6505--Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules Effective 10/19/2026 - 10/18/2027

This solicitation seeks commercial pharmaceutical supplies of Esomeprazole capsules under contract number VA-27-00001026, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the National Acquisition Center in Hines, Illinois. The procurement is for seven line items covering multiple strengths and package sizes of Esomeprazole Magnesium and Esomeprazole capsules, with base year quantities ranging from 1,942 to 299,341 bottles per line item and identical quantities proposed for each of the four one-year option periods. All products must be FDA approved, manufactured in facilities maintaining current acceptable cGMP status, and carry a unique 11-digit National Drug Code (NDC) specific to the offeror. The contract is structured as a single award with pricing submitted for the base year and all four option years, incorporating a mandatory 0.5% Cost Recovery Fee embedded into all quoted prices. The evaluation will be conducted on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis without discussions, unless the Contracting Officer determines otherwise. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with all product specifications, including packaging requirements such as 120cc cylindrical bottles with safety or convertible caps, label dimensions of 5.25” x 2”, and sufficient space for VA-supplied labels and bar code visibility. All unit-of-use items must have bar codes in GS1-128, HIBC, or UPC format encoding the NDC, printed at ANSI/ISO/IEC Quality Grade C or better, with placement on both immediate and outer containers unless readable through packaging. The contract requires adherence to U.S. Pharmacopeia and FDA regulations, along with compliance with Healthcare Distribution Alliance guidelines. The contractor must maintain current and accurate registration in the System for Award Management, submit quarterly sales reports segmented by VA and Other Government Agencies, and report total Cost Recovery Fee collections. A subcontracting plan is required per VAAR 852.219-70 and applicable FAR clauses, with electronic reporting via eSRS. The contract includes clauses on ethics, whistleblower protections, subcontractor restrictions, and prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, with alternate I of FAR 52.203-6 applicable. Delivery is FOB Destination through Government Prime Vendor programs, with performance spanning a 60-day implementation period, a one-year base ordering period, and four one-year option periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to designated VA contacts in Word or PDF format, with faxed or