Radiopharmaceuticals

This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis to Panhandle Nuclear Rx LTD by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 17, for the supply of radiopharmaceuticals to the Amarillo VA Health Care System. The procurement, conducted under 41 USC §3304(a)(1) and VA Regulation RFO 6.103-1, was justified due to the absence of any other responsible source capable of delivering short-shelf-life radiopharmaceuticals such as Tc-99m Sestamibi, Tc-99m MDP, Gallium Citrate Ga-67, and I-123 capsules within the stringent timeframes required for clinical use. Market research confirmed that Panhandle Nuclear Rx LTD is the only local nuclear pharmacy with the infrastructure and expertise to meet these delivery demands, and no competitive solicitation was issued. The contract has a base period from May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with a one-year option period extending through April 30, 2028, and a total awarded value of $325,038.00 for the base period, though pricing for the option is not available due to redactions. The place of performance is Amarillo, Texas, where the contractor’s facility is located, ensuring timely delivery to the VA facility. Packaging, preservation, and labeling specifications are not detailed, but the short half-lives of the radiopharmaceuticals necessitate rapid, temperature-sensitive logistics. Compliance with FDA regulations, Nuclear Regulatory Commission standards, and VA nuclear medicine safety protocols is required, though no specific MIL-STDs or inspection criteria are outlined. The contracting officer’s representative, contract specialist Vance Farrell, serves as the primary point of contact based in San Antonio, Texas, while the contractor’s UEI is FFB2JPB52GP9 and its size status is designated as a small business. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or risk ratings were applied due to the non-competitive nature of the award, and invoicing methods, payment office details, accounting codes, and COR/COTR designations are not specified. The sole source justification document serves as the primary legal and regulatory foundation, affirming a bona fide need and validating market exclusivity without triggering subcontracting or labor compliance reporting obligations.