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Q517--Urgent / First Fill Pharmacy Services

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36C26322F0079Federal

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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. for Urgent / First Fill Pharmacy Services. This contract is authorized under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b), indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the agency’s requirements. The contract is intended to provide interim pharmacy services bridging the gap between the expiration of the previous contract and the commencement of a new multi-site contract expected within three to six months. The NAICS code for this requirement is 524292, and the service code is Q517, aimed at ensuring continuity of pharmacy services during the transition period. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive bids, the agency invites other interested vendors to submit capability statements or proposals within ten calendar days to demonstrate their ability to meet the government’s needs at competitive rates. All submissions will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, though the agency currently views Heritage Health Solutions, Inc. as the most cost-effective option for this short-duration contract. The point of contact for this action is Cameron Rick, Contract Specialist at the Network Contracting Office 23, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

General Info

VA awards sole source firm-fixed price interim pharmacy contract to Heritage Health Solutions.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

NAICS

524292 - Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

Notice of Intent: Urgent / First Fill Pharmacy Services

2 pages · presolicitation

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PostedJul 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → Network Contract Office 23 (36C263)

Office AddressSaint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

Contacts

Cameron RickContract Specialist

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. It is not a request for competitive quotes. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to HERITAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. with 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b) - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements because this contract is being used to bridge a gap in service between when the previous contract for these services ends and when the Network Contracting Office 23 contract for multiple VAMC begins. It is anticipated the NCO 23 contract will go into effect within three to six months from the beginning of this contract. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 524292 and the service code is Q517. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that HERITAGE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC is the most cost effective company to provide services for this short duration contract. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement at a competitive rate may submit information in writing to contact@example.gov@va.gov within ten calendar days after publication of this notice. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.