Q999--CMOP National Aphena Repackaging Bridge Contract (VA-26-00063085)

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a sole-source, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) bridge contract to Aphena Pharma Solutions-Tennessee, LLC under contract number VA-26-00063085, with a ceiling value of $7,200,000, to ensure uninterrupted pharmaceutical repacking services across all seven Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facilities nationwide. Awarded on May 1, 2026, the contract is valid for a six-month period from May 1 through October 31, 2026, serving as an interim measure while a long-term procurement is finalized. The acquisition was justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 41 USC §1901 due to exigent circumstances, citing the incumbent contractor’s unique qualifications, validated repacking procedures, and facility certifications that no other vendor can replicate within the required timeframe without risking critical disruptions in Veteran medication delivery. The scope includes repacking approximately 17 million bottles annually of pharmaceuticals not available through VA’s National Acquisition Center contracts, with performance measured by adherence to quality standards including bottle and cap sample testing conducted at the Hines CMOP facility. No competition was permitted during the bridge period, and while the contract is structured as an IDIQ with a single task order, no line-item pricing details, CLINs, or option periods were specified beyond the $7.2 million ceiling. The contracting office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, with Renee M. Kreutzer listed as the Contracting Officer and the primary point of contact, supported by senior leadership from the NCO 15 Contracting Office and VHA HCA. The contractor is not required to submit formal representations or socioeconomic certifications, and no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative has been designated. Packaging, marking, and FOB terms are not defined in the available documentation, and invoicing systems are unspecified, though compliance with VA procurement procedures is required. The procurement relied on prior amendments to extend deadlines and refine requirements, and while the Performance Work Statement governs deliverables, specific regulatory standards (e.g., USP, FDA) are implied through quality testing protocols without explicit citation.