Emergency Radiopharmaceutical Supply – DaTscan (Loflupane I-123) Injection

The contract encompasses the emergency procurement of DaTscan (Loflupane I-123) Injection, a radiopharmaceutical agent used for neuroimaging in the diagnosis of Parkinsonian syndromes, under urgent conditions requiring immediate delivery to ensure continuity of patient care. The supply is governed by stringent regulatory compliance requirements to meet federal standards for radiopharmaceuticals, including handling, storage, and transport protocols specific to radioactive materials. This subcontract is issued under the Department of Veterans Affairs through the 252-NETWORK Contract Office 12 (36C252) and falls under the NAICS code 325412, which classifies it within the pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing sector. The nature of the urgency necessitates rapid fulfillment without standard procurement delays, and performance is expected to align with critical clinical timelines, though the precise delivery location and point of contact remain unspecified. The procurement is classified as a subcontract with no set-aside designated, indicating it is open to qualified vendors regardless of business size or status.