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VA Emergency IV Fluid Vendor-Managed Inventory
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the National CMOP Office, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought and Request for Information (RFI) for a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) solution. This program supports the All-Hazards Emergency Cache (AHEC) by securing the storage, rotation, and emergency deployment of critical intravenous fluids, specifically 0.9% Sodium Chloride and Lactated Ringer's injections. The goal is to partner with industry to maintain product readiness and avoid losses from expiration and obsolescence rather than storing materials in government warehouses. The anticipated contract will consist of a base year with four option years, managing up to 150 pallet positions. Key operational requirements include a 24/7 deployment capability, with materials delivered to any VA facility or authorized partner within 24 hours of government notice. All products must maintain a minimum 12-month expiration date at the time of storage and comply with USP-NF, FDA, EPA, and 21 CFR Part 205 standards. Shipments are designated as FOB Destination, and the contractor is responsible for maintaining product viability and managing recalls in coordination with the government. Interested vendors under NAICS code 493120 must provide capability statements and administrative data to the contracting specialist to demonstrate their ability to implement and execute this end-to-end logistics and inventory management solution.
General Info
Place of Performance
KS, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
September 15, 2026 —.Please find attached the Government’s responses to the submitted questions.
- attachment is titled “VMI Questions 9 15 2026.”
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Please note the Sources sought is being re-opened until 9/22/26 4pm. Using NAICS code: 493120 - Refrigerated warehosuing and storage.
UPDATED Sources Sought information has been attached to the documents section - all other documents remain the same.
Please note if you responded to the previous sources sought (RFI) no additional information is needd at this time.
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Please find the complete Q&A listing attached. 5/20/2026
Request for Information - RFI - 36C77026Q0139
VA Emergency IV Fluid Vendor-Managed Inventory. (Products & Service)
The purpose of this RFI is to identify market participants capable of providing the products and services we are seeking. The program is to secure access to needed materials through partnerships with industry rather than purchasing and storing them in Government warehouses. This approach helps avoid missed technological advancements and reduces losses associated with product expiration and obsolescence.
Please review the RFI and Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Questions
Questions regarding this RFI will be accepted during the first week of its posting. All questions must be received no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. An amendment to the RFI will be posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time - containing the complete list of questions and the Government’s responses.
Submission Instructions
Responses to this RFI shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Specialist at
contact@example.gov no later than 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on Friday, May 29, 2026.
Depending on the responses received, the Department of Veterans Affairs may request additional information, conduct additional question-and-answer sessions, hold individual meetings, or host an industry day.
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