Opportunity
SAM #36C24426Q0599
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Radiopharmaceuticals IDIQ (5-Year) for Nuclear Medicine
Buyer
VA NCO 4
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
36C24426Q0599
NAICS
325412, 424210
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is seeking a qualified supplier for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Nuclear Medicine Department at the University Drive Campus in Pittsburgh, PA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), Services 5 - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures, including but not limited to: - Ultratag Kits (40 units annually) - PYP Cold Vials (65) - PYP Hot Unit Dose (65) - Ga-67 Unit Dose (15) - I-123 100 Microcurie Caps (300) - I-123 Whole Body Caps (5mCi) (50) - I-123 MIBG Unit Dose (5) - Tc-MAA Unit Dose (100) - Tc-MDP Unit Dose (350) - Tc-Mag 3 Unit Dose (50) - Tc-Flood Source (350) - Tc-Bulk Linearity (8) - Tc-DTPA Aerosol Unit Dose (100) - Tc-DTPA Renal Unit Dose (40) - Tc-DMSA Unit Dose (10) - Tc-Sestamibi Unit Dose (60) - Tc-Myoview Unit Dose (4000) - Tc-Sulfur Colloid Unit Dose (180) - Tc-Sulfur Colloid Filtered Unit Dose (50) - Sincalide Vials (30) - ACD Solution Vials (30) - I-131 Diagnostic Caps (20) - TI-201 Unit Dose (40) - In-111 WBC Procedure (8) - Tc-Ceretec WBC Procedure (8) - In-111 Octreotide Unit Dose (5) - I-131 Treatment First Millicurie (80) - Tc-Mebrofenin Unit Dose (130) - Technetium for Injection Unit Dose (60) - I-131 Treatment Additional Millicurie (4000) - Tc-HDP Unit Dose (130) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be licensed by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - All deliveries must be made within 2 hours of ordering - Contractor must maintain a full-service radiopharmacy within a distance that enables this rapid delivery - Compliance with NRC, FDA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of performance is the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Nuclear Medicine Department, University Drive Campus, Pittsburgh, PA
Description
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 04), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources to provide Radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System at University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. This notice is issued for informational planning purposes only and is not a request for quote or announcement of a solicitation. Submitting information for this notice is voluntary and VA assumes no responsibility for any costs incurred associated with the preparation of responses submitted as a result of this notice. No solicitation is available at this time. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. The purpose of this market research is to identify capable sources that are both experienced and qualified to provide Radiopharmaceuticals to the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in accordance with the performance work statement. THE VENDOR MUST BE ABLE TO DELIVER THE ITEMS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF ORDERING. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325412 Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1300 employees for this type of effort. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov and shall complete electronic annual representations and certifications in SAM prior to award of contract. If you are responding as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB and VOSB), your company must be registered in VetCert and maintain a current certification (Veteran Small Business Certification (sba.gov)). CAPABILITY STATEMENT AND DOCUMENTATION: Companies are to provide a summary of your firm’s capabilities, experience, and knowledge in providing these services. Sources are asked to provide the following information: Company information: Company Name Company Address Company UEI SAM Company NAICS Code(s) Point of Contact Name Point of Contact Phone Number Point of Contact Email Address Company Website (if available) The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 325412 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and the small business size standard is 1300 employees. Based on this information, please indicate whether your company is a: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) 8(a) HUB Zone Small Business Women Owned Small Business Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Small Business Concern Large Business Provide a summary of your firm’s Ability/Capability to meet the services described in this notice (see attached SOW). Government contracts for these services in the last 3 years. Include: Government Agency Contract Number Dollar Value Period of Performance Government Point of Contact Information (name, email, phone number) Information regarding your company’s capacity and capability to provide such services are to be submitted electronically on or before Thursday, 05/28/2026 at 4PM EST addressed to Christa Stine, Contract Specialist at christa.stine@va.gov. STATEMENT OF WORK SCOPE The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at University Drive C Pittsburgh, PA 15240, has a requirement for a United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (US NRC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Licensed contractor to provide radiopharmaceuticals for the Nuclear Medicine Department for patient care. The successful awardee shall be able to provide all of the items listed in the Schedule of Supplies with deliveries when required. Request 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract Period of Performance: 08/15/2026 through 08/14/2031 Ordering Periods: 1. 08/15/2026 - 08/14/2027 2. 08/15/2027 - 08/14/2028 3. 08/15/2028 - 08/14/2029 4. 08/15/2029 - 08/14/2030 5. 08/15/2030 - 08/14/2031 Item Description 12-month Quantity 0001Ultratag Kits40 0002PYP Cold Vials65 0003PYP Hot Unit Dose65 0004Ga-67 Unit Dose15 0005I-123 100 Microcurie Caps300 0006I-123 Whole Body Caps (5mCi)50 0007I-123 MIBG Unit Dose5 0008Tc-MAA Unit Dose100 0009Tc-MDP Unit Dose350 0010Tc-Mag 3 Unit Dose50 0011Tc-Flood Source350 0012Tc-Bulk Linearity8 0013Tc-DTPA Aerosol Unit Dose100 0014Tc-DTPA Renal Unit Dose40 0015Tc-DMSA Unit Dose10 0016Tc-Sestamibi Unit Dose60 0017Tc-Myoview Unit Dose4000 0018Tc-Sulfur Colloid Unit Dose180 0019Tc-Sulfur Colloid Filtered Unit Dose50 0020Sincalide Vials30 0021ACD Solution Vials30 0022I-131 Diagnostic Caps20 0023TI-201 Unit Dose40 0024In-111 WBC Procedure8 0025Tc-Ceretec WBC Procedure8 0026In-111 Octreotide Unit Dose5 0027I-131 Treatment First Millicurie80 0028Tc-Mebrofenin Unit Dose130 0029Technetium for Injection Unit Dose60 0030I-131 Treatment Additional Millicurie4000 0031Tc-HDP Unit Dose130 BACKGROUND The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive in Pittsburgh, is responsible for providing high quality and timely commodities and services for our Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been directed to preferentially procure medical radioisotopes from non-High Enriched Uranium (HEU) sources. The VA is also directed to ensure that the best possible medical supplies are procured timely and in accordance with proper regulations with vendors that are licensed and monitored according to Local, State, and Federal Regulations. Under the Atomic Energy Act, the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is responsible for regulating uses of radioactive material including radiopharmaceuticals. The NRC requires all Nuclear Medicine facilities to be licensed. The license assures that the facility has a radiation protection program to protect both the patients and the staff. In addition, the staff must meet certain levels of training and experience before they are allowed to administer radioactive material to patients. Each state has one or more radiation programs that ensure the safe use of radioactive material. The NRC has transferred regulatory authority over the use of this material to 35 NRC Agreement States. In these states, the regulatory authority inspects the facility to ensure the staff is trained properly and the equipment is operating safely. FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research regulates radiopharmaceuticals, ensuring effectiveness and patient safety. The mission of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life. STATEMENT OF WORK Contractor shall have available an adequate supply of contract products to meet the requirements of the Government at his/her distribution points. Contractor shall label all supplies as to the amount of radiopharmaceutical, preparation time, expiration time, date, and provide a bar code label affixed to the container to allow scanning data into a nuclear medicine information management system. All packaging of radioactive material MUST BE clearly labeled RADIOACTIVE on the outside of the shipping carton, in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s and Department of Transportation’s rules and regulations. Contractor should perform all quality control procedures as required by Federal and State regulatory agencies. Contractor shall meet all Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Transportation, FDA, OSHA, and all other agency rules and regulations (Federal and State), with reference to furnishing and delivering radioactive pharmaceuticals. Contractor shall accept returns for full credit under the following conditions: Product(s) ordered or shipped in error Product(s) damaged in shipment Concealed shipping damages Recalled product(s) Outdated products in unopened, original container (expired stock) The product is the property of the Contractor upon receipt by the courier Standard radiopharmaceutical ordering: The contractor is required to deliver radiopharmaceuticals and/or services as shown in the schedule of supplies/services to: Nuclear Medicine Department Pittsburgh VA Medical Center University Drive Campus University Drive, C Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Contractor’s employees will check in with and be given escorted access to the Nuclear Medicine department by VA Police personnel for all deliveries. Deliveries will be made Monday through Friday from 6AM to 4:30PM. Contractor shall provide emergency deliveries as requested by the VA Pittsburgh Nuclear Medicine department or by the on-call Nuclear Medicine technologist after normal work hours, on weekends, and all Federal holidays. *Contractor will not be granted access to VA sensitive information. Due to the potential needs for various radiopharmaceuticals with differing half-lives, the Contractor is required to maintain a full-service Radiopharmacy within a distance from the city of Pittsburgh, PA, that enables a delivery time of not more than 2 hours from the time a radiopharmaceutical dose is ordered. Orders for radiopharmaceuticals and listed services will be placed daily before the closure of business for the next working day. Only certified Nuclear Medicine technologists employed by the Pittsburgh VA are authorized to place orders. The delivery order shall include the following: Contract item(s) and quantity Time(s) of delivery VA Contract Number provided at the time of award VA Funding document number provided at the time of award Only certified Nuclear Medicine technologists employed by the Pittsburgh VA are authorized to place orders. Orders can be placed by the Pittsburgh VAMC via telephone, fax, email, or Contractor’s web-based portal. The Government does not take possession until the supplies are physically handed to a VA employee authorized to receive the shipment. Ordering Contact Information: Contractor shall provide contact information for the placement of orders for items listed in the Schedule of Supplies and Services Section. Contractor POC: TBD Address: TBD City/State/Zip Code: TBD Ordering Phone Number: TBD Ordering Fax Number: TBD Ordering E-Mail Address: TBD Delivery Commitment: Time of delivery specified or mutually agreed to at the time of receipt of telephone orders shall become mandatory upon the Contractor. Failure to perform in accordance with the delivery commitment may be grounds for termination of contract in accordance with the provisions for default. This termination decision would be made solely at the Government’s discretion. All charges incurred for delivery shall be included in the contract pricing schedule. The Awardee shall not invoice for or be paid for any additional surcharges including any charges described as extra activity or extra Millicurie. All radiopharmaceuticals will be invoiced and billed at the price specified on the signed contract only. Charges which are not shown on the signed contract are not to be placed on any invoices such as fuel surcharge, tax charge, credit card percentage charge, separate charges for deliveries, stat services, or charges related to blood kit(s) with respect to blood cell labelling. Any such charges will cause the invoice to be rejected and returned to vendor for correction. All invoices returned to vendor will state what charges are invalid. All invoices returned to vendor will result in non-payment of the invoice, and the correction and re-submittal of corrected invoices to Tungsten will be the sole responsibility of the vendor. Additional Links: Pittsburgh VA Medical Center