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8145--Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes for Alaska VA Medical Center's Pharmacy
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Alaska VA Medical Center Pharmacy department, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying insulated shipping containers and ice packs for the safe transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The intention is to establish a five-year contract from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031, for lightweight, reusable shippers that combine a foam inner container with an outer shipping box, capable of maintaining a strict temperature range of 2°C to 8°C for up to 72 hours during transit. These shippers must meet industry standards for quality, safety, and shipping of pharmaceuticals and vaccines. Vendors must be prepared to support on-demand ordering via website, phone, or fax, with confirmation of orders within 12 hours and delivery to Anchorage, Alaska, within 36 hours during business hours Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Any delivery issues must be reported to VA Pharmacy and Supply Chain Management within 12 hours of order receipt. This is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but a sources sought synopsis aimed at determining market capabilities and assessing potential for small business set-asides under the NAICS code 488991, with a small business size standard of $34 million. Interested parties must submit a written statement demonstrating their ability to meet the technical and operational requirements, including proof of authorization as a manufacturer service provider, VetCert certification if applicable, a unique entity ID, business size classification, and a brief description of capabilities. All responses must be received electronically by 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on June 11, 2026, and will be treated as confidential. The government will use this input to evaluate whether the requirement can be reserved for small businesses or other socio-economic programs, and no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding. No contract obligations will arise from this synopsis, and responses are strictly for informational and market research purposes.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Department of Veterans Affairs Anchorage VA Medical Center, Anchorage, AK, 99504, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
The purpose for this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs.
NAICS Code: 488991 Crating goods for shipping Small Business Size Standard: $34M PSC/FSC: 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Alaska VA Medical Center, Pharmacy department, intends to establish a five-year contract for insulated shipping boxes and ice packs to ensure safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The estimated period of performance will be 10/01/2026 09/30/2031. Services must include the following:
The supplier shall supply and deliver completely assembled insulated shipping containers (shippers) and packs as specified in the contract agreement. The shippers shall meet applicable standards for quality, safety, and shipping for sensitive items such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The shippers shall be light weight, reusable and include foam container and shipping box. The shipper shall maintain temperature range of 2°C to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F) for up to 72 hours and provide consistent cold storage during transit. The supplier shall provide these support services: AVAHS Pharmacy will request shippers and/or ice packs from supplier on as needed basis via supplier s website, telephone, or fax. A confirmation order shall be supplied within 12 hours. All requested boxes and/or ice packs shall be delivered to AVASH within two 36 hours of request, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) between 9 am 3 pm Alaska Standard Time. Supplier shall notify AVAHS Pharmacy and Supply Chain Management of any delivery problems or discrepancies within 12 hours from receiving the order.
Delivery Address
Alaska VA Healthcare System Pharmacy Department 1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage, AK 99504
INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:
Any vendor interested and capable of meeting this requirement should provide a written statement to the Contracting Officer. Vendor response must include at a minimum:
Point of Contact Business size Short Description of Capabilities Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer VetCert certification (if applicable) Unique Entity ID (UEI#)
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence of the Vendor s capability of meeting this requirement. Please note, responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence.
Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on 06/11/2026. All responses shall be submitted electronically to amy.kuczajda@va.gov
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