Q -- PHARMACY SERVICES

Notice Date

August 29, 2000

Adminstrative Office

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical & Regional Office Center, 215 North Main Street, White River Jct., VT 05009-0001

ZIP Code

05009-0001

Solicitation Number

405-80-00

Response Due

September 6, 2000

Point of Contact

Susanne Rybczyk, 802-296-5101

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contracting officer via (susanne.rybczyk2@med.va.gov)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.5 as supplemented with additional information included by electronic notice. Electronic solicitations may be obtained at the following URL: http/www.va.gov/oa&mm/busopp/sols.htm. Any amendments issued to this solicitation will also be available at the URL address. The electronic announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are advised that they are responsible for obtaining amendments. If you are downloading the solicitation and would like to be included on the solicitation mailing list, please e-mail the Contracting Officer with your company name, point of contact, mailing address and telephone number. The Department of Veterans Affairs, White River Jct., VT is soliciting proposals to provide emergency first fill pharmacy coverage for eligible Veterans for VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations in Bennington, VT; Colchester, VT; Rutland, VT; and Littleton, NH. Coverage shall include traditional prescriptions, dispensing (up to a 7-day supply for emergent prescriptions and up to a 14-day supply for antibiotics), screening and counseling services for VA eligible beneficiaries presenting authorized prescriptions from primary care providers located at one of our four CBOC locations. Firms shall be able to provide local walk-in pharmacy services within a 20-mile radius of each of the identified CBOC locations. Offerors shall quote "a most favorable fee" from the latest edition of the Drug Topics Red Book Average Wholesale Price (AWP) and the most favorable dispensing fee. The contract will be for one year, with four one year options to renew. The estimated dollar amount is $25K -- $100K per year. The solicitation number is 405-80-00. This solicitation is issued as an RFP. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-18. The standard industrial classification (SIC) is 5912. This is a small business set-aside, only offers from small business firms will be considered. All responses are due no later than 9/6/00. Evaluations will be made on Qualification of service provider, past performance of firm submitting the offer, price, approach to meeting the RFP, and small disadvantaged business participation. Offerors are required to submit a complete copy of the provision at 52.212-3 -Offerors Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Item with their offeror. No telephone requests will be accepted. Any questions regardind this solicitation shall be addressed to Susanne Rybczyk, 802-296-5101. See Numbered Note 1.

Web Link

VA Business Opportunities. Click here to download a (http://www.va.gov/oa&mm/busopp/sols.htm)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000831/QSOL002.HTM (W-242 SN491413)