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 Radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240.
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 as a result 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 Radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in accordance with the performance work statement. THE VENDOR MUST BE ABLE TO DELIVER THE ITEMS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF ORDERING.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, 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 (Veteran Small Business Certification (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 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1300 employees.
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 SOW).
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 Thursday, 05/28/2026 at 4PM EST addressed to Christa Stine, Contract Specialist christa.stine@va.gov.
STATEMENT OF WORK
SCOPE
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at University Drive C Pittsburgh, Pa 15240 has a requirement for a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Licensed contractor to provide radiopharmaceuticals for the Nuclear Medicine Department for patient care. The successful awardee shall be able to provide all of the items listed in the Schedule of Supplies with deliveries when required.
Request 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract
Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 through 08/14/2031
Ordering Period 1 08/15/2026 - 08/14/2027
Ordering Period 2 08/15/2027 - 08/14/2028
Ordering Period 3 08/15/2028 - 08/14/2029
Ordering Period 4 08/15/2029 - 08/14/2030
Ordering Period 5 08/15/2030 - 08/14/2031
Item
Description
12- month
Quantity
0001
Ultratag Kits
40
0002
PYP Cold Vials
65
0003
PYP Hot Unit Dose
65
0004
Ga-67 Unit Dose
15
0005
I-123 100 Microcurie Caps
300
0006
I-123 Whole Body Caps (5mCi)
50
0007
I-123 MIBG Unit Dose
5
0008
Tc-MAA Unit Dose
100
0009
Tc-MDP Unit Dose
350
0010
Tc-Mag 3 Unit Dose
50
0011
Tc-Flood Source
350
0012
Tc-Bulk Linearity
8
0013
Tc-DTPA Aerosol Unit Dose
100
0014
Tc-DTPA Renal Unit Dose
40
0015
Tc-DMSA Unit Dose
10
0016
Tc-Sestamibi Unit Dose
60
0017
Tc-Myoview Unit Dose
4000
0018
Tc-Sulfur Colloid Unit Dose
180
0019
Tc-Sulfur Colloid Filtered Unit Dose
50
0020
Sincalide Vials
30
0021
ACD Solution Vials
30
0022
I-131 Diagnostic Caps
20
0023
TI-201 Unit Dose
40
0024
In-111 WBC Procedure
8
0025
Tc-Ceretec WBC Procedure
8
0026
In-111 Octreotide Unit Dose
5
0027
I-131 Treatment First Millicurie
80
0028
Tc-Mebrofenin Unit Dose
130
0029
Technetium for Injection Unit Dose
60
0030
I-131 Treatment Additional Millicurie
4000
0031
Tc-HDP Unit Dose
130
BACKGROUND
The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive in Pittsburgh is responsible for providing high quality and timely commodities and services for our Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been directed to preferentially procure medical radioisotopes from non-High Enriched Uranium (HEU) sources. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is also directed to ensure that the best possible medical supplies are procured timely and in accordance with proper regulations with vendors that are licensed and monitored according to Local, State and Federal Regulations. Under the Atomic Energy Act, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for regulating uses of radioactive material including radiopharmaceuticals. The NRC requires all Nuclear Medicine facilities to be licensed. The license assures that the facility has a radiation protection program to protect both the patients and the staff. In addition, the staff must meet certain levels of training and experience before they are allowed to administer radioactive material to patients. Each state has one or more radiation programs that ensure safe use of radioactive material. The NRC has transferred regulatory authority over the use of this material to 35 NRC Agreement States. In these states, the regulatory authority inspects the facility to ensure the staff is trained properly and the equipment is operating safely. FDA s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research regulates radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring effectiveness and patient safety. The mission of the National Institute of Standards and technology (NIST) is to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.
STATEMENT OF WORK
Contractor shall have available an adequate supply of contract products to meet the requirements of the Government at his/her distribution points.
Contractor shall label all supplies as to the amount of radiopharmaceutical, preparation time, expiration time, date and provide a bar code label affixed to the container to allow scanning data into a nuclear medicine information management system.
All packaging of radioactive material MUST BE clearly labeled RADIOACTIVE on the outside of the shipping carton, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission s and Department of Transportation s rules and regulations.
Contractor should perform all quality control procedures as required by Federal and State regulatory agencies.
Contractor shall meet all Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, FDA, OSHA and all other agency rules and regulations (Federal and State), with reference to furnishing and delivering radioactive pharmaceuticals.
Contractor shall accept returns for full credit 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 (expired stock)
The product is the property of the Contractor upon receipt by the courier
Standard radiopharmaceutical ordering:
The contractor is required to deliver radiopharmaceuticals and/or services as shown in the schedule of supplies/services to:
Nuclear Medicine Department
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center
University Drive Campus
University Drive, C
Pittsburgh, Pa 15240
Contractor s employees will check in with and be given escorted access to the Nuclear Medicine department by VA Police personnel for all deliveries. Deliveries will be made Monday thru Friday from 6AM to 4:30PM. Contractor shall provide emergency deliveries as requested by the VA Pittsburgh Nuclear Medicine department or by the on-call Nuclear Medicine technologist after normal work hours, on weekends and all Federal holidays. *Contractor will not be granted access to VA sensitive information.
Due to the potential needs for various radiopharmaceuticals with differing half-lives, the Contractor is required to maintain a full service Radiopharmacy within a distance from the city of Pittsburgh Pa. that enables a delivery time of not more than 2 hours from the time a radiopharmaceutical dose is ordered.
Orders for radiopharmaceuticals and listed services will be placed daily before the closure of business for the next working day. Only certified Nuclear Medicine technologists employed by the Pittsburgh VA are authorized to place orders.
The delivery order shall include the following:
Contract item(s) and quantity
Time(s) of delivery
VA Contract Number provided at the time of award
VA Funding document number provided at the time of award
Only certified Nuclear Medicine technologists employed by the Pittsburgh VA are authorized to place orders. Orders can be placed by the Pittsburgh VAMC via telephone, fax or e-mail or Contractor s web-based portal.
The Government does not take possession until the supplies are physically handed to a VA employee authorized to receive the shipment.
Ordering Contact Information: Contractor shall provide contact information for the placement of orders for items listed in the Schedule of Supplies and Services Section.
Contractor POC: TBD
Address: TBD
City/State/Zip Code: TBD
Ordering Phone Number: TBD
Ordering Fax Number: TBD
Ordering E-Mail Address: TBD
Delivery Commitment: Time of delivery specified or mutually agreed to at the time of receipt of telephone orders 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. This termination decision would be made solely at the Government s discretion.
All charges incurred for delivery shall be included in the contract pricing schedule. The Awardee shall not invoice for or be paid for any additional surcharges including any charges described as extra activity or extra Millicurie. All radiopharmaceuticals will be invoiced and billed at the price specified on the signed contract only. Charges which are not shown on the signed contract are not to be placed on any invoices such as fuel surcharge, tax charge, credit card percentage charge, separate charges for deliveries, stat services or charges related to blood kit(s) with respect to blood cell labelling. Any such charges will cause the invoice to be rejected and returned to vendor for correction. All invoices returned to vendor for corrections will state what charges are invalid. All invoices returned to vendor will result in non-payment of the invoice and the correction and re-submittal of corrected invoices to Tungsten will be the sole responsibility of the vendor.
