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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 04), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to provide a 12-month contract to supply G... SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 04), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to provide a 12-month contract to supply Ga68 Dotatate (Netspot). This radiopharmaceutical is required for imaging procedures for the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center- 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. This notice is issued for informational planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or announcement of a solicitation. Submitting information for this notice is voluntary and VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted because of this notice. No solicitation is available at this time. If a solicitation is issued it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. The purpose of this market research is to identify capable sources that are both experienced and qualified to provide the desktop automated CSF in accordance with Performance Work Statement. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325412 Medical Laboratories, and the small business size standard is 1300 Employees for this type of effort. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of contract. If you are responding as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses or Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB s and VOSB s), your company must be registered in VetCert and maintain a current certification (https://veterans.certify.sba.gov). CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION: Companies are to provide a summary of your firm s capabilities, experience, and knowledge in providing these services. Sources are asked to provide the following information: 1. Company information: Company Name Company Address Company uei SAM Company NAICS Code(s) Point of Contact Name Point of Contact Phone Number Point of Contact Email Address Company Website (if available) 2. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325412 Medical Laboratories, and the small business size standard is 1300. Based on this information, please indicate whether your company is a: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) 8(a) HUB Zone Small Business Women Owned Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Small Business Concern Large Business 3. Provide a summary of your firm s Ability/ Capability to meet the services described in this notice (see attached PWS). 4. Government contracts for these services in the last 3 years. Include: Government Agency Contract Number Dollar Value Period of Performance Government Point of Contact Information (name, email, phone number) Information regarding your company s capacity and capability to provide such services are to be submitted electronically on or before 4:00 PM, Wednesday, 01/29/2025 addressed to Christa Stine, Contract Specialist christa.stine@va.gov. Performance Work Statement Date December 6, 2024 Client Philadelphia Veterans Affairs Medical Center Job Name NETSPOT Ga68 Dotatate Requested by Betty Taylor, Supervisor From Tarideana Breazeale, Administration Officer Summary The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center (CMC VAMC) requires a vendor licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to provide the radiopharmaceutical NETSPOT and calibration sources for the Nuclear Medicine Service. This radiopharmaceutical is required for imaging procedures. The Calibration sources are required for equipment quality control testing. This product is a patented drug kit for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 dotatate for injection. It is used for PET imaging for localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in adult patients. These items are to be delivered directly to the Nuclear Medicine Service s secured receiving areas, room 3A101B of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center 3900 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104. Project Scope This PWS covers the following activities and deliverables. The vendor agrees to perform these services with the standard of care, skill, and diligence normally provided by a professional organization in the performance of similar services. It is understood that the contractor must perform the services based, in part, on information furnished by this Medical Center; however, the vendor is given notice that the Medical Center will be relying on the accuracy, competence and completeness of the contractor s services in utilizing the results of such services. The Nuclear Medicine authorized Staff of CMC VAMC, when needed for next day delivery during work hours will place all orders daily. There may be orders placed during other than normal working hours, to be delivered within a 45-minute window for an emergency. The vendor must be able to fulfill this requirement. All items delivered to the Nuclear Medicine department as specified above. CMC VAMC will require credit statements (itemized returned doses) and monthly invoices. Electronic daily dose tracking systems should be available for the Medical Center s use in certifying and tracking of patient doses delivered. DELIVERABLES: Unit per dose NETSPOT The contractor shall have available an adequate supply of contract products to meet the requirements of the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center. The contractor shall label all unit doses of delivered radiopharmaceuticals, with the amounts, preparation time, expiration time, date, etc., and provide a bar labeled insert to allow scanning data into the nuclear medicine information management system (NMIS).If the Contractor s system varies from our current (Pinestar) NMIS information system, the Contractor shall provide their system as well as data migration, technical support and training of staff on its use at no additional Price to the Government. All packaging of radioactive material MUST BE clearly labeled RADIOACTIVE with the proper class and exposure levels on the outside of the shipping container. The contractor shall perform all quality control procedures as required by Federal and State regulatory agencies. The contractor shall meet all Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, NHPP, FDA, OSHA and all other agency rules and regulations (Federal and State). Radiopharmaceutical Returns for Credit: The Contractor shall be responsible to accept returns for full credit toward future orders only under the following conditions: Product(s) ordered or shipped in error Product(s) damaged in shipment Concealed shipping damages Recalled product(s) Outdated products in unopened, original container (specifically authorized for return by manufacture) The contractor shall invoice at least once per month showing period covered, billing date, name of preparation, quantity, and amount. Schedule Only authorized CMC VAMC Nuclear Medicine Service personnel shall place orders during the normal workday, and first delivery shall be received no later than 08:00 am the following workday to the CMCVAMC Nuclear Medicine Department. Depending on Medical Center patient care requirements, the contractor shall provide routine delivery and pick-up as many times as required by the CMCVAMC. The delivery order shall include the following information: Contract item(s) and quantity, time (s) of delivery, and applicable VA order number. Authorized CMCVAMC Personnel via telephone, fax, or e-mail shall only place orders. Contractor agrees to accept unused radiopharmaceutical and provide reimbursement per unit dose applicable towards future orders. After award, the CMCVAMC will furnish the name(s) of personnel who are authorized to place orders against the Contract. The Contractor will be furnished with a copy of the user s license as per Nuclear Regulatory Commission guidelines. Same-Day Delivery Same-Day Delivery requires delivery and receipt at the CMCVAMC Nuclear Medicine department no later than 2 hours after order is placed during normal business hours. Nuclear Medicine normal business hours are considered Monday through Friday: 8:00 am 4:30 pm except Federal Holidays. The following are Federal Holidays: New Year s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day President s Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran s Day Thanksgiving Christmas Day Pricing Items will be in unit dose, daily, and on an as needed basis in accordance with patient requirements. Key Assumptions All annual quantities are estimates, contractor will only be paid for items and quantities that are ordered and delivered.