65--Lactulose Solution

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) VA-797-10-RP-0074 for a small business set-aside procurement for Lactulose Solution for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DOD), Indian Health Service (IHS) and Bureau of Prisons (BOP). The estimated annual usage is as follows: (1) 46,742 units of 8 oz. Lactulose 10GM/15ML Oral Solution, (2) 243,562 units of 16 oz. Lactulose 10GM/15ML Oral Solution and (3) 65,683 units of 32 oz. Lactulose 10GM/15ML Oral Solution. The contract period will be for one year plus four pre-priced one-year option periods. The contract items will be distributed through the VA's and DOD's respective Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs. Offerors must state the exact name (name that appears on label) by which the drug will be supplied and have a unique NDC number. Bottles must be compatible with automated dispensing units (Baxter ATC Canisters, Optifills etc.). Glass bottles are not acceptable. If the offeror is not a manufacturer, a signed agreement between the offeror and the manufacturer must be submitted with the offer and remain in effect for the duration of the contract period including the option years. Solicitation # VA-797-10-RP-0074 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about April 22, 2010, with a tentative closing date of May 13, 2010. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at the following URL: http://www.fedbizopps.gov. No paper copies of the solicitation will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the solicitation will be accepted. Interested offerors are advised to continuously check this URL for any changes to this solicitation. As this procurement is set-aside for small businesses, only responsible sources that meet the small business size standard for this NAICS code may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is Teresa Hussain. Questions can be e-mailed to: teresa.hussain@va.gov.