SAM #36C24826Q0514

Sole Source Intent: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Solutions for VA Caribbean Healthcare System

This notice announces the VA Caribbean Healthcare System's intent to award a sole source contract for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions. - Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 - Sole source OEM: Baxter Healthcare Corporation - Product: Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) intravenous feeding solutions - Includes macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, fats) and micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, additives) - Solutions are tailored to individual patient needs - IV fluids must be kept cool and delivered quickly to ensure patient safety - NAICS code: 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing) - Not a competitive solicitation; responses must show clear and convincing benefit to the government - Place of performance: VA Caribbean Healthcare System, San Juan, PR - Contracting office: Network Contracting Office 8, Tampa, FL and San Juan, PR - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - No service line items identified - Commercial competitors must demonstrate ability to meet specialized delivery and storage requirements

Description

DESCRIPTION The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 8 intends to negotiate a contract restricting competition under the authority of FAR Part 12 Deviation Guidance and FAR Overhaul 12.102(a). The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1300 employees and Product Service Code (PSC) 325412 (Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing). The identified vendor is Baxter Healthcare Corporation, which is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The procurement is to provide an intravenous feeding method indicated for those patients who require complete bowel rest or fail to obtain nourishment from dysfunctional gastrointestinal tract. The full daily caloric requirement can be met with parenteral delivery of macronutrients (carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats), as well as the replacement of micronutrients (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and other additives), tailored to the individual patient. This is a specialized delivery requirement where the IV fluids must be kept cool and delivered within a short timeframe; improper management could cause harm to patients.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. It is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Responses must be received no later than 1:00 pm EST on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Via email to Carol Baez, Contract Specialist at carol.baezrosario@va.gov

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