65--Ibuprofen

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. Note #1 applies to this procurement. The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) VA-797-08-RP-0039 for Ibuprofen Tablets under an Indefinite Delivery/Requirements type contract. The estimated annual usage for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), Indian Health Service (IHS) and Bureau of Prisons is 66,175 bottles, 100s (400 mg); 49,668 bottles, 500s (400 mg), 141,609 bottles, 90s (600 mg); 90,834 bottles, 100s (600mg); 62,373 bottles, 500s, (600mg); 422,033 bottles, 90s (800 mg); 100,702 bottles, 100s (800mg) and 163,757 bottles, 500s (800mg). The contract period will be for one year plus four one-year option periods. The contract items will be distributed through the VA 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. Tablets must be compatible with automated dispensing units (Baxter ATC Canisters, Optifil, etc.). 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 No VA-797-07-RP-0039 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about 3/17/2008 with a closing date of or about 4/14/2008. 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. All responsible sources may submit an offer that if timely received, will be considered. The point of contact for this procurement is Donna Hirth. Questions can be e-mailed to: [email protected].