Presolicitation
Imatinib Tablets
Department of Veterans Affairs · Sol. 36E79726R0036
Due in 9 days
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The VA Enterprise Procurement Office plans an unrestricted RFP for Imatinib Mesylate tablets to supply the VA, DoD, Bureau of Prisons, Indian Health Service and Federal Health Care Center. One contract will be awarded for one year plus four one-year options. The solicitation is expected on or about October 16, 2026.
Watch out for
- Pharmaceutical supply continuity. The VA wants an uninterrupted source of supply, so manufacturers or distributors without secure supply may struggle.
- Strict packaging and labeling. Bottle, cap and label-space rules must be met exactly, and your label cannot be covered.
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Full brief
What they want
- Supply Imatinib Mesylate 100 MG tablets, 90 per bottle (about 6,397 bottles a year)
- Supply Imatinib Mesylate 400 MG tablets, 30 per bottle (about 23,212 bottles a year)
- Provide an uninterrupted source of supply
- Use your own label with a unique NDC (National Drug Code) and the specified safety-cap bottle and label space
- Supply through the VA and DoD pharmaceutical prime vendor programs
- Contract type
- Single contract with pre-priced option years (supply of pharmaceuticals)
- Period of performance
- 1 year + 4 pre-priced one-year options
- Contract vehicle
- Distributed through the VA and DoD Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs
- Offers due
- 2026-10-16 14:30 Central Time is the SAM.gov response date for this pre-solicitation; the solicitation is expected on or about October 16, 2026 with a tentative closing date of October 30, 2026
- How to submit
- Electronic; the solicitation will be posted on sam.gov (no paper copies)
What to include when you submit
- Questions go to Andrew Cazares at Andrew.Cazares@va.gov
- State the exact drug name as it appears on the label
- Check sam.gov for amendments
You must have
- Have an NDC number unique to your firm, and your label must be the only label on the product
have an NDC number that is unique to the offeror
- Unit-of-use bottles (lines 1-2) need a safety cap that can be deshelled or converted, in a bottle of at least 120cc
minimum required size of 120cc volume
Not in the notice text
- Evaluation factors and price basis
- Offer due date (the closing date is only tentative)
- FDA or other manufacturing qualifications that may be in the solicitation
- Estimated contract value
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 16, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Notice type
- Presolicitation
- Solicitation
- 36E79726R0036
- Agency
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Office
- Nac Pharmaceuticals (36E797)
- NAICS
- 325412
- Product/service code
- 6505
- Business type
- Medical & healthcare
- Contracting contact
- Andrew CazaresAndrew.Cazares@va.gov(708)786-4990
Full notice text from SAM.gov
PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA Enterprise Procurement Office intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79726R0036 for an unrestricted procurement for Imatinib Mesylate Tablet, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (inclusive of Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies (CMOPs) and Option 2 State Veterans Homes (SVH)), Department of Defense (DoD) (inclusive of Tricare Mail Order Pharmacies (TMOPs)), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). VA will award one contract to the responsible offeror who will be able to provide an uninterrupted source of supply for the contracted items. The contract period will be for one year plus four pre-priced one-year option periods. The contract items will be distributed through the VA s and DOD s respective Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Offerors must state the exact name (name that appears on label) by which the drug will be supplied and have an NDC number that is unique to the offeror. The successful offeror/contractor's label with its unique NDC shall be the only label on the product. Contractors shall not affix their label over another label on the product. VA labels must be able to securely adhere on top of the successful offeror/contractor s label. All unit of use packaging identified in the Schedule of Supplies, (Line items 1 - 2, 30 and 90 count bottles) shall contain a safety-cap capable of having the outer part of the cap deshelled and / or a convertible cap to produce a non-safety cap and a bottle with a minimum required size of 120cc volume. The safety cap must not exceed the diameter of the bottle. The bottle must have a cylindrical body and minimum of 5.75 circumference. The bottle must fit a label with a dimension of 5.25 x 2 . The 0.5 additional space is required to keep the bar code exposed and/or allow for the display of the expiration date and lot number. Solicitation # 36E79726R0036 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about October 16, 2026, with a tentative closing date of October 30, 2026. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at sam.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the solicitation will be accepted. Interested offerors are advised to continuously check Contracting Opportunities at SAM.gov for any changes to this solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is Andrew Cazares. Questions can be e-mailed to Andrew.Cazares@va.gov. The estimated annual requirements are as follows: REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION PACKAGE SIZE (Tablets per Bottle) TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL USAGE (Bottles) 1 Imatinib Mesylate 100MG Tablet 90 6,397 2 Imatinib Mesylate 400MG Tablet 30 23,212
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