SHAWNEE CMOP OM PHARMACEUTICALS

The contract awarded under solicitation number 36C77026Q0119 is a total small business set-aside for the procurement of pharmaceutical products by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its National CMOP Office in Leavenworth, Kansas, with performance taking place at the VA CMOP Shawnee facility in Shawnee, Kansas. The acquisition is governed by FAR 52.212-4 for commercial items and includes a suite of clauses addressing contract terms, security prohibitions, whistleblower rights, and administrative contracting officer authority, all incorporated by reference under FAR 52.252-2. The product specifications mandate strict compliance with GS1-128 or HIBC barcoding standards, requiring the inclusion of an 11-digit National Drug Code (NDC), minimum ANSI/ISO/IEC Grade C print quality, and proper formatting of expiration dates and lot numbers. Pharmaceutical items must feature child-safety caps, a minimum bottle size of 100cc with a cylindrical shape and 5.75-inch circumference, and an expiration date of at least 12 months from the delivery date, with no more than three lots permitted per shipment without prior written approval. Packaging must group like products together and clearly label repackaged items, while all shipments require a detailed packing slip tied to the VA purchase order and NDC. The award is based on a trade-off evaluation process considering price along with other factors such as technical past performance and delivery capability, with no formal LPTA designation applied. Delivery schedules require first shipments within 10 days of order receipt and ongoing monthly deliveries over four to five months depending on the item, all under FOB Destination terms. The contract mandates electronic invoicing through VA-specific systems and payment via EFT through SAM.gov, with remittance directed to the VA CMOP office in Leavenworth. Contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration, provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and self-certify as a small business under NAICS code 325412, with additional socioeconomic certifications available but not mandatory. Security compliance under FAR 52.240-91 requires disclosure within 72 hours of any product involving covered entities or FASCSA-prohibited technologies, and contractors are barred from business operations in Sudan or Iran. Critical deliverables include a signed SF 1449, an Excel pricing schedule, a valid state wholesale distributor license, a BAA Certificate if applicable, and the BUY