PHARM MANUF/DISTR DIV - FSA

The solicitation for Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, identified by number SPE2D2-26-R-0004, is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support under the Department of Defense for the procurement of pharmaceutical products in multiple strengths and pack sizes, including 10 mg through 70 mg capsules in both 90- and 100-count bottles. Offers are due by 7:00 PM ET on July 28, 2026, following Amendment 0002 which extended the original deadline. The contract follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method where proposals must pass two mandatory technical gates: acceptable ratings for both Technical Requirements and Past Performance, with award going to the offeror meeting these thresholds at the lowest aggregate price. The product must comply with stringent packaging and labeling standards, including the use of non-glass containers with childproof caps, a minimum 100cc cylindrical bottle size with a 5.75-inch circumference, and barcodes adhering to GS1-128 or HIBC standards with grade C or better quality, clearly displaying lot number and expiration date. All products require an FDA-approved NDA or ANDA, precise Country of Origin disclosures for both the final product and active pharmaceutical ingredient under the Trade Agreements Act, and unique eleven-digit NDC codes. Delivery is FOB Destination to DLA and VA Pharmaceutical Prime Vendors, with performance readiness required within 45 days of award and pricing becoming effective 15 days after performance start. Contractors must establish business-to-business agreements with PPV vendors for payment, delivery, and chargeback terms, receiving payment indirectly through these vendors rather than directly from the government, and are prohibited from assigning payment rights. The contract includes cost recovery fees of 0.5 percent, payable via Cashlink ACH or Pay.gov using specific identification codes. Compliance is governed by numerous FAR and DFARS clauses including prohibitions on gratuities, subcontractor sales restrictions, contractor ethics, cybersecurity, and telecommunications equipment restrictions, as well as SAM registration and representation certifications that must be current and submitted electronically. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via the DIBBS system with separate non-price and price volumes containing all required documentation, and inclusion of marketing materials is prohibited. The solicitation may proceed to a Reverse Auction after initial evaluation, and all terms bind the contractor to federal procurement regulations under the NAICS code 3254