VA Emergency IV Fluid Vendor-Managed Inventory
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the National Contracting Office 15, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation 36C77026Q0139 to identify market participants for a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) solution. This program supports the All-Hazards Emergency Cache by securing critical intravenous fluids, specifically 0.9% Sodium Chloride and Lactated Ringer’s injections, through industry partnerships rather than government warehousing. The objective is to reduce losses from product expiration and obsolescence while ensuring rapid availability during public health emergencies. The anticipated contract structure consists of a one-year base period with four one-year option periods, utilizing a firm-fixed monthly fee per pallet position for up to 150 pallet positions. Key operational requirements include maintaining a minimum 12-month expiration date for all stored products and ensuring 24/7/365 deployment capability with a response time of 24 hours or less for most locations. Contractors must comply with stringent regulatory standards, including USP-NF, 21 CFR Part 205, FDA, EPA, and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA). Essential deliverables include monthly inventory reports, post-deployment reports within 48 hours, and a comprehensive emergency contingency plan. The government strongly prefers geographically dispersed warehouse locations within the CONUS to ensure redundancy. All shipments are FOB Destination, and the contractor is responsible for product integrity and temperature control throughout transit.
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Full Description
Please note the RFI is being re-opened until 9/22/26 4pm. Using NAICS code: 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.
UPDATED RFI information has been attached to the documents - all other documents remain the same.
Please note if you responded to the previous sources sought 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
Jennifer.Knight@va.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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