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Clobetasol Cream and Ointment (VA-25-00041429)   2

ID: 36E79725R0040 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: The VA National Acquisition Center intends to issue Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79725R0040 for an unrestricted procurement for Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream and Ointment, for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) (inclusive of Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies (CMOPs) and Option 2 State Veterans Homes (SVH)), Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). VA will award one contract for each Group - Group I and Group II - to the responsible offeror who will be able to provide an uninterrupted source of supply for the contracted items (1, 2, 3, and 4). If a single offeror is awarded both groups, a single contract award including all line items/both groups will be issued. 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) and strength by which the drug will be supplied and have an NDC number that is unique to the offeror. The successful offeror/contractor's label with its unique NDC shall be the only label on the product. Contractors shall not affix their label over another label on the product. The NDC numbers must be readable on the box and tube. The barcode on box must match the barcode on the tube. The tube must be in the box with no flap (i.e. punch hole hanger). Additionally, the box must be sealed in such a way where the tube cannot slip out when tipped upside down or sideways. Items are identified in the Schedule of Supplies. Solicitation # 36E79725R0040 will be electronically issued in commercial item format in accordance with FAR Part 12 on or about May 22, 2025, with a tentative closing date of June 5, 2025. The NAICS code for this procurement is 325412. Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at sam.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 Contracting Opportunities at SAM.gov 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 Ray Roldan. Questions can be e-mailed to Raymond.Roldan@va.gov. The estimated annual requirements are as follows: Requirements Description Group I Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Topical Cream Item Description Package Size (Grams per Tube) Total Estimated Annual Usage (Tubes) 1 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical 15 64,807 2 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical 30 130,598 3 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical 45 19,351 4 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical 60 63,640 Group II Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Topical Ointment Item Description Package Size (Grams per Tube) Total Estimated Annual Usage (Tubes) 1 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical 15 73,820 2 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical 30 123,024 3 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical 45 25,173 4 Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical 60 70,291
Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 36E79725R0040 for an unrestricted procurement of Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream and Ointment. This procurement aims to support various agencies including the VA, Department of Defense (DoD), Bureau of Prisons (BOP), Indian Health Service (IHS), and Federal Health Care Center (FHCC). The goal is to ensure an uninterrupted supply of these products through the VA’s and DoD’s Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor Programs.

Work Details
The contract will cover two groups: Group I for Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Topical Cream and Group II for Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Topical Ointment. The estimated annual requirements are as follows:

Group I - Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Topical Cream:
1. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical - 15 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 64,807 tubes
2. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical - 30 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 130,598 tubes
3. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical - 45 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 19,351 tubes
4. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Cream, Topical - 60 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 63,640 tubes

Group II - Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Topical Ointment:
1. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical - 15 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 73,820 tubes
2. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical - 30 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 123,024 tubes
3. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical - 45 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 25,173 tubes
4. Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Ointment, Topical - 60 grams per tube, Total Estimated Annual Usage: 70,291 tubes.
Offerors must provide a unique NDC number and ensure that the product label meets specific requirements regarding readability and packaging integrity.

Period of Performance
The contract period will be for one year with four pre-priced one-year option periods.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to various locations as specified by the Department of Veterans Affairs and other federal health agencies.

Overview

Response Deadline
June 5, 2025, 3:30 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
May 8, 2025, 10:30 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5,000,000 - $15,000,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
90%
On 5/8/25 National Acquisition Center issued Presolicitation 36E79725R0040 for Clobetasol Cream and Ointment (VA-25-00041429) due 6/5/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 325412 and PSC 6505.
Primary Contact
Title
Contract Specialist
Name
Ray Roldan   Profile
Phone
(708) 786-4930

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF > NAC PHARMACEUTICALS (36E797)
FPDS Organization Code
3600-36E797
Source Organization Code
500000036
Last Updated
May 8, 2025
Last Updated By
Raymond.Roldan@va.gov
Archive Date
Sept. 12, 2025