VA Emergency IV Fluid Vendor-Managed Inventory

September 15, 2026 —.Please find attached the Government’s responses to the submitted questions.

•  attachment is titled “VMI Questions 9 15 2026.”

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Please note the Sources sought is being re-opened until 9/22/26 4pm. Using NAICS code: 493120 - Refrigerated warehosuing and storage.

UPDATED Sources Sought information has been attached to the documents section - all other documents remain the same. 

Please note if you responded to the previous sources sought (RFI) no additional information is needd at this time. 

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Please find the complete Q&A listing attached. 5/20/2026 

Request for Information - RFI - 36C77026Q0139

VA Emergency IV Fluid Vendor-Managed Inventory. (Products & Service) 

The purpose of this RFI is to identify market participants capable of providing the products and services we are seeking. The program is to secure access to needed materials through partnerships with industry rather than purchasing and storing them in Government warehouses. This approach helps avoid missed technological advancements and reduces losses associated with product expiration and obsolescence.

Please review the RFI and Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Questions
Questions regarding this RFI will be accepted during the first week of its posting. All questions must be received no later than Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Time. An amendment to the RFI will be posted on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM Central Time - containing the complete list of questions and the Government’s responses.

Submission Instructions
Responses to this RFI shall be submitted via email to the Contracting Specialist at
Jennifer.Knight@va.gov no later than 4:00 PM Central Standard Time on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Depending on the responses received, the Department of Veterans Affairs may request additional information, conduct additional question-and-answer sessions, hold individual meetings, or host an industry day.