Description
The VA Enterprise Procurement Office will issue an RFP for the supply of sodium bicarbonate injection (84 mg/mL, 50 mL) in glass vials, with a strict “Made‑in‑America” requirement. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑requirements award for one year with up to four one‑year options (potential five‑year term). The product will be distributed through multiple federal pharmacy programs (VA, DoD, BOP, IHS, FHCC). The solicitation will be released electronically on about 21 Oct 2026, with proposals due by 18 Nov 2026. The award will go to a single U.S. manufacturer capable of providing an uninterrupted supply of approximately 65,600 vials per year.
• Mandatory U.S. manufacturing; product must carry the offeror’s unique NDC label, with a VA label applied over it.
• Vials must be compatible with automated dispensing units (e.g., Baxter ATC Canisters, Opti‑fill).
• No paper solicitation; all submissions must be electronic via SAM.gov.
• Primary contact for questions is Contract Specialist Teresa Hussain (email & phone provided).