Prescription Vials and Bottles 2024   3

Background
The solicitation is issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through their Pharmaceutical Prime Vendor (PPV) Program. The purpose of this solicitation is to establish a supply source that will provide the products listed in the schedule for purchase through the PPV Program. The total annual estimated usage for VA, Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), State Veterans Homes (SVH) - Option 2, Indian Health Service (IHS), and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) appears on the Schedule of Supplies section of this Solicitation. The objective is to ensure availability and consistency of product for nationwide usage and to obtain volume-based, committed-use pricing.

Work Details
The contract is for the supply of prescription vials and bottles. The products include vials and caps in various sizes, with specific requirements such as minimum circumference, height, safety cap specifications, and compatibility with ScriptPro machines. Offerors are required to submit prices for all line items within a product group or groups proposed to be considered for award. The Producer Price Index (PPI) will be utilized for adjustments to offered prices every six months at the time of. Prices offered shall not exceed two decimal places. Offered prices must include a Cost Recovery Fee of 0.5%.

Period of Performance
The Implementation Period begins on the Contract Effective Date and ends at the start of the Ordering Period. The base year Ordering Period will be in effect for one year.

Place of Performance
Products will be delivered to various facilities including all Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, all Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities, all Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities, Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC), and all Option 2 State Veteran Homes.