6505--AREDS2 ophthalmic multivitamins
The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue an unrestricted RFP for multivit/ophth AREDS2/lutein/zeaxanthin cap/tab for VA facilities (including CMOPs and Option 2 State Veterans Homes), DoD, BOP, IHS, and FHCC. VA will award one contract to a responsible offeror able to provide an uninterrupted source of supply, with a one-year base period plus four pre-priced one-year option periods. The RFP will be issued electronically in commercial item format under FAR Part 12 on or about December 23, 2026, with amendments available on SAM.gov and no paper copies. Offerors must state the exact label name and provide a unique NDC, and the contractor’s label must be the only label on the product. Estimated annual usage is 829,230 bottles of 120-count product; questions can be emailed to Chris Carthron at Christopher.Carthron@va.gov.