6505--Sources Sought VISN2 DOWNSTATE GENERAL RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the VISN 2 Network Contract Office 02, has issued a sources sought notice under solicitation number 36C24227Q0115 to conduct market research for the procurement of general radiopharmaceuticals for VISN 2 Downstate Hospitals. This notice is intended for informational and planning purposes and is not a formal solicitation. The government is seeking interest and capability statements from all business sizes, including manufacturers and distributors, under NAICS code 325412. Potential providers must be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, comply with FDA, OSHA, DOT, and USP 797 standards, and ensure all products are made in America. Operational requirements are stringent, requiring delivery availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. Routine deliveries must occur three times daily (before 7 am, 12 noon, and 2 pm) Monday through Friday, while emergency deliveries must be completed within two hours of order acceptance. Contractors must maintain an on-time delivery rate exceeding 95 percent and be located sufficiently close to VISN 2 South Medical Centers to meet these constraints. Technical specifications include the use of non-high enriched Uranium-235 for Technetium-99m unit doses, the provision of bar-coded inserts for the nuclear medicine information management system, and a minimum three-month expiration date for reconstitution kits. Strict safety and packaging protocols are mandated, including the use of lead or high-density shielding and clear radioactive material labeling. All shipments must include a needless system for spent syringes compliant with OSHA biohazard regulations. Additionally, contractors must provide a quality control manual, clean room reports validating USP 797 compliance, and assign a dedicated sales representative to each participating medical center. Responses, including firm details and required certifications, are due by November 17, 2026.