6505--Radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emitting Tomography (PET) Imaging

This contract solicitation, number 36C25926Q0316, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for its George E. Wahlen VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks quotes for the procurement of radiopharmaceuticals used in Positron Emitting Tomography (PET) imaging. It is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 325412 and anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. The solicitation requires that all offered products be new, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) items or authorized equivalents, with strict prohibitions against gray market or remanufactured goods. Offerors must be authorized dealers or distributors verified through appropriate OEM documentation, ensuring warranties and services are maintained according to OEM terms. Quote submissions must be emailed by 5:00pm Mountain Time on March 20, 2026, and must include detailed technical capability information, pricing, required licenses (including Utah professional, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and FDA licenses), and a completed Buy American Certificate. Evaluation factors include technical capability, price, license validity, and compliance with Buy American requirements, with award made to the most advantageous offer on an all-or-nothing basis. The solicitation includes extensive federal clauses and VA-specific terms addressing ethics, subcontracting, labor standards, and security. The Government reserves rights to question submissions, enforce contract remedies for non-compliance, and may extend the contract term up to three years with options for continued service at negotiated rates.