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

The contract is a six-month, sole-source indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) bridge agreement awarded to Aphena Pharma Solutions-Tennessee, LLC under FAR 6.302-1 to ensure uninterrupted pharmaceutical repacking services for Veterans across all seven Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facilities. The contract, with a maximum value of $7,200,000, was issued as a critical stopgap measure following the expiration of the prior Aphena task order on April 30, 2026, and is effective from May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. Performance involves repacking approximately 17 million pharmaceutical bottles annually in compliance with pharmaceutical quality and safety standards, with bottle and cap samples required to be tested at the Hines CMOP facility to validate packaging integrity and suitability. The acquisition was justified solely on the basis that Aphena is the only responsible source capable of maintaining continuity of operations due to its existing integration with VA systems, proven capability, and the unacceptable risk of service disruption posed by any delay. Despite the absence of detailed pricing line items, CLIN structures, FOB terms, or formal evaluation factors, the award decision was grounded in the contractor's incumbent status and the urgency of sustaining pharmaceutical supply chains for Veteran care. Packaging and labeling requirements imply adherence to USP standards and NDC, lot number, and expiration date accuracy, though exact specifications for barcoding, moisture protection, or sterilization protocols are not fully defined in available documents. The contract’s administration is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ National CMOP Office in Leavenworth, Kansas, with Renee M. Kreutzer serving as the primary Contracting Officer; no Contracting Officer’s Representative is named. The contract relies on administrative justifications and amendments to the solicitation rather than competitive procedures, with no socioeconomic certifications, small business status representations, or affirmative offeror submissions included, reflecting its status as an emergency bridge procurement designed for rapid continuity rather than formal competition.