Opportunity
SAM #47ec968c84524dd3995719d89e75155a
Sole Source Procurement of Novartis Radiopharmaceuticals for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Buyer
Defense Health Agency
Posted
May 14, 2026
Respond By
June 04, 2026
Identifier
47ec968c84524dd3995719d89e75155a
NAICS
325412, 424210
This notice announces the Defense Health Agency's intent to procure radiopharmaceuticals for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. - Sole source procurement to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (CAGE: 04520) - Products: LUTATHERA® (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) and PLUVICTO™ (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) - Both products are exclusively developed, manufactured, and supplied by Novartis - No other vendors or OEMs are considered; no competitive solicitation will be issued - Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Other than full and open competition) - Place of performance: Bethesda, Maryland (WRNMMC) - No specific quantities or part numbers provided - Contract type: Firm fixed price - No service line items or additional products listed
Description
The Defense Health Agency (DHA), Healthcare Contracting Division – Northeast (HCD-NE), Department of Radiology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Cage: 04520).
The anticipated award will be made under the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. The contract is intended to procure LUTATHERA® (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) and PLUVICTO™ (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) exclusively developed, manufactured, and supplied by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Cage: 04520).
This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals or quotations. Requests for copies of a solicitation in response to this notice will not be honored or acknowledged. Phone calls will not be accepted. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed action based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities by responding to this notice no later than 5pm on June 4, 2026 by email to claudia.a.febresmormontoy.ctr@health.mil. All information submitted should support the offeror’s capability to provide the training required and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government.