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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF JUNE 18, 2015 FBO #4955
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65 -- Phoenix Nuclear Medicine - Radio-pharmaceuticals 5yr IDIQ Multi Award REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Attachment

Notice Date

6/16/2015
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

325412 — Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;VISN/18PHX;777 E. Missouri, Suite 300;Phoenix AZ 85014
 

ZIP Code

85014
 

Solicitation Number

VA25815N0559
 

Response Due

6/22/2015
 

Archive Date

7/22/2015
 

Point of Contact

STEVEN.TURNER3@VA.GOV
 

E-Mail Address

steve.turner@va.gov
(steven.turner3@VA.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

**This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. ** Please review the Statement of Work and identify if this is a requirement that your firm could provide services to support. Please include Point of Contact Information and the Size/Socio Economic Status of your Firm. If you find any discrepancies or concerns with the Statement of Work please note that as well. It is the Governments intent to possibly issue a solicitation in the near future to establish a Multiple Award Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract to provide the services to supply these items. We are issuing this request for information for planning purposes only to conduct Market Research and make determination VA Point of Contact to provide responses via Email: Steven.Turner3@VA.GOV "This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Statement of Work Nuclear and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radio Pharmaceutical Services Period of Performance: One Base Year & Four Option Years I.Description of Nuclear Radio Pharmaceutical Services 1. Scope of Work: Contractor shall provide Radio Pharmaceutical services for the Phoenix VA Healthcare System (PVAHCS) in Phoenix, Arizona Nuclear Medicine Department, Tucson VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona Nuclear Medicine Department, and the Prescott VA Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) in Prescott, Arizona Nuclear Medicine Department. Services shall support VA beneficiaries. "Please note if a requirement is specific to one Facility it will be annotated. 2. Specific Tasks: 2.1. The contractor agrees to provide prepared single unit doses of radiopharmaceuticals and associated materials to VA as ordered and at the agreed upon price. Orders shall be placed each day (Monday through Friday by 4:30PM) for delivery the next business day (Monday through Friday) by 06:30 AM. A second order may be placed each business day for same day delivery. 2.2. Contractor shall have an adequate supply of contract products available to meet the requirements of the VA. 2.3. Contractor shall label all supplies as to the amount of radiopharmaceutical, preparation time, expiration time, date, etc. compliant with nuclear medicine information system. 2.4. All packaging of radioactive material MUST BE clearly labeled RADIOACTIVE on the outside of the shipping carton. 2.5. Contractor shall perform all quality control procedures as required by Federal and State regulatory agencies and Joint Commission. 2.6. Contractor shall meet all Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, FDA, OSHA and all other agency rules and regulations (Federal and State). 2.7. Contractor shall accept returns for credit under the following conditions: a. Product(s) ordered or shipped in error. b. Product(s) damaged in shipment c. Concealed shipping damages d. Recalled product(s) e. Outdated products in unopened, original container (specifically authorized for return by manufacturer). 3. Qualifications of Offerors: 3.1. Contractor must be regularly established in the business that is called for, and who in the judgment of the Contracting Officer are financially responsible and able to show evidence of the reliability, ability, experience, equipment, facilities and personnel directly employed or supervised by them to render prompt and satisfactory service. 3.2. Contractor must be licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and be regularly established in the business of providing radiopharmaceuticals. Offeror must provide copies of licenses and certifications along with quote to the Contracting Officer. 4. Holidays: The following Federal Holidays are observed: New Year's Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.(day of observance) Washington's Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day 5. Ordering: After award, the successful Offeror will be furnished the name(s) of individuals authorized to purchase against the Contract. 5.1. Normally, orders shall be placed during the workday, and delivery shall be required by 6:30 am the following workday to the VA, nuclear medicine department. Due to the demands of the Medical Center patient care requirements, contractor shall provide routine delivery and pick-up as many times as required by the VA at no additional charge. In the event that the requirements may be determined in advance, a longer delivery time may be scheduled accordingly. 5.2. The delivery order shall include the following information: contract item (s) and quantity, time (s) of delivery, and applicable VA order number. 5.3. Orders can be placed by the VA via telephone, fax, or e-mail. 5.4. EMERGENCY ORDERING PROCEDURES: Normal business hours are considered Monday through Friday: 6:30 am - 4:30 pm. 5.5. PERSON'S AUTHORIZED TO PLACE ORDERS: 5.6. VA staff members will be the only individuals authorized to place orders under this contract. Points of contact will be provided to the awardee immediately after contract award. 5.7. Ordering Contact Information: Contractor shall provide contact information for the placement of orders for items listed in the "Schedule of Supplies and Services" Section. (Please complete the following requested information as part of your submission) POC Name: ____________________________________ Address: ________________________________ City/State/Zip Code: _____________________________ Ordering Phone Number: ________________________________ Ordering Fax Number: _________________________________________ Ordering E-Mail Address: ______________________________________ 5.8.. When the Contractor offers an earlier delivery date and time than specified, the Government reserves the right to award whether in accordance with the requested schedule or in accordance with the earlier schedule offered by the contractor. If a contractor offers a longer delivery than that requested, the Government may award based on that schedule. If the contract offers no other delivery schedule, the delivery requested shall apply. 6. Delivery : 6.1. Delivery of supplies by the scheduled date will be complete except as otherwise authorized by the Ordering Personnel. 6.2. The Government may terminate this contract in whole or in part if the contractor fails to meet the required delivery schedule. The Contractor shall be liable for a fixed, occurring amount until the Government may reasonably obtain delivery of similar supplies. The contractor shall not be charged with damages when the delay in delivery arises out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor. 6.3. Delivery date and time specified may be adjusted by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will be notified of this change at least seven (7) days prior to the original or adjusted delivery date. 6.4. DELIVERY LOCATIONS BASED ON MEDICAL CTR ORDER: Radio Pharmaceuticals shall be delivered to: VA Phoenix Healthcare System (PVAHCS) Attn: Nuclear Medicine Department Hot Lab, Room D225 Building One, Second Floor 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona 85012 VA Tucson Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) 3601 South 6th Ave. Nuclear Medicine Dept. # 6-115 Building 38, Room A-109 Tucson, AZ 85723 VA Prescott Healthcare System (NAVAHCS) 500 North Highway 89 Bldg. 140, Nuclear Medicine Hot Lab-Room 144A Prescott, AZ 86313 6.5. DELIVERY COMMITMENT: Time of delivery specified or mutually agreed to at the time of receipt of telephone orders shall become mandatory upon the Contractor. 6.6. All charges incurred for delivery shall be included in the fee schedule to include fuel surcharges. 6.7. Contractor shall provide on an as-needed basis miscellaneous supplies and/or services including but not limited to the following: a) OSHA compliant monitoring devices. b) Dose Calibrator calibration. 6.8 *** Tc-99M REQUIREMENT FOR ALL VA MEDICAL CENTERS: Tc-99m to be produced by the low enriched uranium method only.*** II.Description of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radio Pharmaceutical Services ** Please note section II does not apply to the Prescott VA Medical Center they do not provide PET Services. ** 1.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Vendor shall meet all local, state, federal, industry, Joint Commission (JC), Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), National Health Physics Program (NHPP) VA, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSAH), and other regulatory standards. Services shall be provided seven days a week. Offeror must submit copies of licenses and certification along with proposal. 2.DELIVERY TIME: Contracting Officer's Technical Representative shall coordinate with Vendor for a mutually agreed upon schedule of dates and times injections must be delivered. 3.RADIOACTIVE SECURITY: Vendor shall contact VA Police at time of arrival for building access. The location and contact numbers for the VA Police will be provided to the Vendor at time of award. 4.SETUP TIME: Vendor shall allow adequate time for daily setup to ensure delivery without delay of scheduled services. 5.RESPONSIBILITY: Vendor shall be solely responsible for the manufacturing, distribution, and delivery of all radiopharmaceutical supplies provided in the performance of the PET/CT services. Supplies shall be handled in accordance with Vendor's Licensing and NRC Regulations. 6.WASTE REMOVAL: Vendor shall be responsible for proper disposal/removal of radioactive waste materials or make clear its intention of requiring the VA Medical Centers nuclear medicine service line to dispose and remove. 7.CONSULTATION: A licensed Radiopharmacist shall be available for consultation inquiries, via telephone, during normal duty hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. 8.ORDERS: Orders will be placed by an authorized VA Medical Center employee by fax or phone. Orders placed by phone will be followed up with a confirmation fax. 9.PERSON'S AUTHORIZED TO PLACE ORDERS: A list of individuals authorized to place orders will be identified at time of award of contract. 10.DELIVERY TICKETS: A written delivery ticket or sales slip shall accompany each delivery. The delivery ticket shall contain the following information: Name of Supplier, Date of Purchase, and an itemized list of supplies.. 11.DELIVERY LOCATIONS BASED ON MEDICAL CTR ORDER: Deliveries will be made to: VA Phoenix Healthcare System Attn: Nuclear Medicine Department Hot Lab, Room D225 Building One, Second Floor 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona 85012 VA Tucson Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) 3601 South 6th Ave. Nuclear Medicine Dept. # 6-115 Building 38, Room A-109 Tucson, AZ 85723 12.DELIVERY COMMITMENT: Time of delivery specified or mutually agreed to at the time of receipt of telephone order shall become mandatory upon the Contractor. Failure to perform in accordance with the delivery commitment may be grounds for termination of contract in accordance with the provisions for default. 13.QUALITY CONTROL(QC)/QUALTIY ASSURANCE (QA): All radiopharmaceuticals supplied by the Vendor shall meet Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards for sterility, freedom from pyrogens and contaminants, and radiochemical integrity. In the event a quality control or material defect is suspect and/or detected by a VA Nuclear Medicine Technologist, the Vendor will be requested to provide any consultation necessary to alleviate any said suspicion and/or defect by the following: i.Provide technical expertise in calibration; ii.Provide professional examination of product, submit recommendation to Contacting Officer iii.Make expedient replacement of any product suspected of being deficient QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PERFORMANCE MONITORING: The Government will periodically evaluate the Contractor's performance by appointing a representative(s) to monitor performance to ensure performance objectives are being met. The Government may inspect each delivery as deemed appropriate to ensure quality, standards and safe products are received. Likewise, the Government may decrease the number of quality assurance inspections if performance dictates. VAHCS Quality Assurance Personnel will validate any complaints and report to the Government Contracting Officer who will then take necessary action to enforce Contract compliance. 14.**TUCSON VA MEDICAL CENTER UNIQUE REQUIREMENT: Individual shielding for Fluorine-18 radiotracers doses will have to be delivered in shielding with surface reading of less than 30 millirems, each shielded container must weigh less than 17lbs. ** Sample Lists of Potential Items required: Nuclear Radiopharmaceutical DESCRIPTIONAMOUNT PER DOSE Tc99m PertechnetatePer UD Tc99m MDPPer UD Tc99m Sulfur Colloid EggPer Egg Tc99m DTPA Per UD Tc99m DTPA (Aerosol)Per UD Tc99m MAAPer UD Tc99m Bulk MAAPer Vial Tc99m MAA Reduced particlesPer UD I-123 Capsule 100 uCiPer Capsule I-123 Capsule 200 uCiPer Capsule I-123 Capsule 400uCiPer Capsule I-123 Whole Body ImagingUp to 2mCi I-123 Whole Body Imaging2-5mCi each addnl 1-131 CapsulePer mCi I-131 SourcePer mCi 1-131 SolutionPer mCi Xe-133 (10mCi)Per Vial Xe-133 (20mCi)Per Vial Thallium-201Per mCi Tc99m Pertechnetate (Bulk)Per Vial Tc99m HepatolitePer UD In-111 OctreoscanPer UD Tc99m Sulfur ColloidPer UD Tc99m Sulfur Colloid (Lymphos)Per Syringe Tc99m Filtered Sulfur Colloid (Lymphos) Per Syringe Tc99m LymphoseekPer UD Tc99m Choletec/ MebrofeninPer UD In-111-DTPAPer UD Ultratag KitsPer Kit Sestamibi Tc99m ParathyroidPer UD Tc99m CardiolitePer UD Tc99m MyoviewPer UD Tc99m CeretecPer UD Tc99m MAG 3Per UD Tc99m DMSAPer UD Tc99m HMPAO WBCPer Study 67 GAPer mCi TcO4 (source)Per mCi InstaventPer Kit AeroventPer Kit Tc99m PyrophosphatePer UD Cold PyrophosphatePer UD In-111 Chloride SourcePer mCi In-111 ProstascintPer UD In-111 TropolonePer study In-111 OxinePer study I-123 MIBGPer UD QuadrametPer UD I-123 DaTscanPer Vial I-131 AlbuminComplete Study 1-131 AlbuminSyringe I-131 AlbuminSource I-131 BVA AnalysisPer Study Tc99m NeurolitePer UD Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Radio Pharmaceutical DESCRIPTION MetaTrace FDG (up to 20 mCi dose) F Sodium Fluoride (NaF) USP for Bone Imaging (1 - 12 mCi dose) F Sodium Fluoride (Calibration only) 11-C-Acetate 11-C-Choline 11-Cmethionine 18-F-Fluorocholine N-13 MetaDopaTM 18F FluoraDOPA F18 Sodium Fluoride USP, Rubidium CardioGen(R) Florbetapir F-18 Lantheus F-18 FLT-F18 "This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.
 

Web Link

FBO.gov Permalink
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Document(s)

Attachment
 

File Name: VA258-15-N-0559 VA258-15-N-0559_1.docx (https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2110675&FileName=VA258-15-N-0559-000.docx)

Link: https://www.vendorportal.ecms.va.gov/FBODocumentServer/DocumentServer.aspx?DocumentId=2110675&FileName=VA258-15-N-0559-000.docx

 

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Place of Performance

Address: PHOENIX VA MEDICAL CTR ARIZONA;TUCSON VA MEDICAL CTR ARIZONA;PRESCOTT VA MEDICAL CTR ARIZONA

Zip Code: 85014
 

Record

SN03766208-W 20150618/150616235317-fde3858ee16b35700bf2809b0bf316b5 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

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