Radiopharmaceuticals - San Francisco VA

This solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 21, seeks quotes for the supply of radiopharmaceuticals to the San Francisco VA Medical Center under an indefinite-quantity contract structure. The solicitation number 36C26126Q0578 was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due by May 18, 2026, submitted exclusively via email to the designated contracting officer. The contract covers a base ordering period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with four additional annual option periods extending through September 30, 2031. Deliveries are FOB destination to the VA hospital in San Francisco, and NRC licensing proof is a mandatory submission component, underscoring the regulated nature of the materials involved. The contract incorporates FAR and VAAR clauses addressing commercial item acquisition terms, ordering procedures, limitations on pass-through charges, option periods, labor relations, and data reporting, with additional clauses specifically prohibiting the use of certain telecommunications equipment per national security regulations, and mandating adherence to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) requirements. Offerors must submit a detailed "Items List.xls" pricing file covering unit prices for all ordering periods, alongside documentation demonstrating compliance with technical, regulatory, and delivery requirements. Evaluation of proposals is based primarily on technical merit—including adherence to the NRC requirements and stated Statement of Work provisions—proximity of the production facility to the VA Medical Center to meet STAT delivery demands, and price. A trade-off award strategy will be employed permitting the Government to consider benefits beyond lowest price. Payments will be made electronically through the VA's Tungsten electronic invoicing system, and all contract administration will be managed through the identified Contracting Officer, Leah Smith. The contractor must comply with federal records management statutes, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure all subcontractors uphold the same regulatory and contractual responsibilities. While specific packaging, labeling, and bar-coding details are referenced, these are provided in an attachments list not included in the available documentation. Overall, this contract establishes rigorous compliance, delivery, and administrative protocols to ensure safe, timely, and compliant provision of radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Healthcare System.