6505--Levetiracetam Tablets

The contract involves the procurement of Levetiracetam Tablets and related pharmaceutical products for the Department of Veterans Affairs, managed through the VA National Acquisition Center. The solicitation, numbered 36E79726R0001, was issued on November 12, 2025, with an initial offer due date of November 26, 2025. However, an amendment extended the deadline to December 3, 2025, at 2:30 PM Central Time, requiring offerors to include a signed copy of the amendment with their proposals. The procurement encompasses multiple dosage forms and packaging configurations, including bottles with safety caps and unit-of-use packaging, to be supplied over a base year with four optional renewal years, each with fixed quantities. The estimated annual quantities for each line item are specified, though prices are to be provided by offerors. The contract emphasizes strict compliance with packaging, labeling, and barcoding standards, including GS1-128, HIBCC, and ANSI/ISO/IEC Grade C quality for bar codes, with requirements for human-readable NDCs, lot numbers, expiration dates, and DSCSA serialization. Delivery is destination-based to government-designated distribution centers, with the period of performance to be determined at award. The solicitation references FAR clauses covering small business subcontracting, responsible contractor requirements, cybersecurity, and supply chain restrictions, including Buy American and foreign trade limitations. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, considering non-cost factors such as technical compliance and past performance, with no specific weights or adjectival ratings disclosed. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via email, including completed SF-1449 forms, with no page limits specified, to designated VA email addresses before the deadline. Attachments include vendor and contractor information, along with relevant contractual and technical standards, ensuring products meet regulatory, safety, and traceability requirements throughout the supply chain.