8135--GEL PACKS

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{"description":"PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE\n36C77026Q0076\nPage 5 of 5\nPage 1 of \nThe Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network 15 Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Contracting Office has a requirement to procure 12 oz gel packs for the Tucson CMOP location. See attachment S02 - Q0076- Pricing Schedule - 12 OZ GEL PACKS - TUCSON - 0191 , for the list of items required. \n\n\nB.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS\nGEL PACKS\nDEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS\nCONSOLIDATED MAIL OUTPATIENT PHARAMCY (CMOP) TUCSON\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nThis solicitation is to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona with gel packs to keep medications at required temperatures during shipment to Veteran patients. The gel packs must meet the provided technical requirements.\nSCOPE\nThe contractor shall provide 42,800 cases (48 per case) of gel packs to the Tucson CMOP in Tucson, AZ in accordance with the following technical requirements.\n\nTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nThe gel packs shall not exceed the following dimensions:\n\nLength: Between 6 7/8 in. minimum and 7 in. maximum \nWidth: Between 5.3 in. minimum and 5.5 in. maximum \nWeight: Between 11.8 oz. and 12.2 oz.\n\nThe gel packs will be placed in four even stacks of twelve separated by a cardboard divider to help ensure that the gel packs freeze flat. Gel packs will be placed in cardboard boxes with two 3 inch by ½ inch evenly placed holes on the long side of box and one hole 3 inch by ½ inch centered on the short side of box. Gel packs should be individually partitioned for quick flat freezing. Box should be designed to have slots that allow gel packs to be frozen quickly and evenly throughout the box to ensure proper freezing.\nThe gel packs shall be delivered weekly frozen by the truckload (22 pallets) from April 1st October 31st.\nThe gel packs shall be delivered daily ambient in bundles of 100 cases from November 1st March 31st.\nFirst delivery shall start on April 1st, 2026, in accordance with the technical requirements. \n\nDELIVERY & LOCATION INFORMATION\nDeliveries only accepted Monday Friday, 12pm 9pm local time.\nDeliveries not accepted on the following observed Federal holidays:\nMemorial Day May 25th, 2026\nJuneteenth Independence Day June 19th, 2026\nIndependence Day July 4th, 2026\nLabor Day September 7th, 2026\nColumbus Day October 12th, 2026\nVeterans Day November 11th, 2026\nThanksgiving Day November 26th, 2026\nChristmas Day December 25th, 2026\nNew Year s Day January 1st, 2027\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18th, 2027\nPresident s Day February 15th, 2027\n\nDelivery of items shall be shipped to: \n\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\nCMOP Tucson\n3675 Britannia Drive\nTucson, AZ 87506-5041\n\nWe request the ability to adjust delivery of gel packs based on operating conditions beyond our control. We also request the capability to emergency request delivery of 4 pallets of ambient gel packs if requested for circumstances beyond our control.\n\nVendors will be required to submit samples by the close date of the solicitation so products can be tested to ensure compliance. \n All samples will be sent at the vendor s expense\n\n**Please note: If vendor has not previously provided a sample of the item that has been deemed acceptable by the CMOP, please send one (1) case to the Tucson CMOP before close of solicitation for technical acceptance. \nDeliver to the address above with ATTN: ALVIN PORTERFIELD 762- SW CMOP GEL PACK SAMPLES\n\n\n\nSolicitation package 36C77026Q0076 will be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 17, 2026 (subject to change), with an anticipated close date on or around February 25th @ 5PM CDT (subject to change). \nAll responsible open market sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Submit RFP (signed), and all documents in Section D of the solicitation via email to: kelly.mann@va.gov. All questions should be directed to Kelly Mann, kelly.mann@va.gov. \n*** Failure to submit all required documents shall result in your bid being found as non-compliant and your bid will not be considered for an award; see block 20 of the solicitation. ***\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C77026Q0076 Type: Presolicitation Base Type: Presolicitation NAICS: 312113 Classification Code: 8135 Response Deadline: 2026-02-25T17:00:00-06:00 Office Address: LEAVENWORTH, KS POC: Kelly L Mann, kelly.mann@va.gov, 913-684-0179 {"description":"PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE\n36C77026Q0076\nPage 5 of 5\nPage 1 of \nThe Department Of Veterans Affairs, Network 15 Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Contracting Office has a requirement to procure 12 oz gel packs for the Tucson CMOP location. See attachment S02 - Q0076- Pricing Schedule - 12 OZ GEL PACKS - TUCSON - 0191 , for the list of items required. \n\n\nB.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS\nGEL PACKS\nDEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS\nCONSOLIDATED MAIL OUTPATIENT PHARAMCY (CMOP) TUCSON\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nThis solicitation is to provide the Department of Veterans Affairs, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) in Tucson, Arizona with gel packs to keep medications at required temperatures during shipment to Veteran patients. The gel packs must meet the provided technical requirements.\nSCOPE\nThe contractor shall provide 42,800 cases (48 per case) of gel packs to the Tucson CMOP in Tucson, AZ in accordance with the following technical requirements.\n\nTECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS\n\nThe gel packs shall not exceed the following dimensions:\n\nLength: Between 6 7/8 in. minimum and 7 in. maximum \nWidth: Between 5.3 in. minimum and 5.5 in. maximum \nWeight: Between 11.8 oz. and 12.2 oz.\n\nThe gel packs will be placed in four even stacks of twelve separated by a cardboard divider to help ensure that the gel packs freeze flat. Gel packs will be placed in cardboard boxes with two 3 inch by ½ inch evenly placed holes on the long side of box and one hole 3 inch by ½ inch centered on the short side of box. Gel packs should be individually partitioned for quick flat freezing. Box should be designed to have slots that allow gel packs to be frozen quickly and evenly throughout the box to ensure proper freezing.\nThe gel packs shall be delivered weekly frozen by the truckload (22 pallets) from April 1st October 31st.\nThe gel packs shall be delivered daily ambient in bundles of 100 cases from November 1st March 31st.\nFirst delivery shall start on April 1st, 2026, in accordance with the technical requirements. \n\nDELIVERY & LOCATION INFORMATION\nDeliveries only accepted Monday Friday, 12pm 9pm local time.\nDeliveries not accepted on the following observed Federal holidays:\nMemorial Day May 25th, 2026\nJuneteenth Independence Day June 19th, 2026\nIndependence Day July 4th, 2026\nLabor Day September 7th, 2026\nColumbus Day October 12th, 2026\nVeterans Day November 11th, 2026\nThanksgiving Day November 26th, 2026\nChristmas Day December 25th, 2026\nNew Year s Day January 1st, 2027\nMartin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18th, 2027\nPresident s Day February 15th, 2027\n\nDelivery of items shall be shipped to: \n\nDepartment of Veterans Affairs\nCMOP Tucson\n3675 Britannia Drive\nTucson, AZ 87506-5041\n\nWe request the ability to adjust delivery of gel packs based on operating conditions beyond our control. We also request the capability to emergency request delivery of 4 pallets of ambient gel packs if requested for circumstances beyond our control.\n\nVendors will be required to submit samples by the close date of the solicitation so products can be tested to ensure compliance. \n All samples will be sent at the vendor s expense\n\n**Please note: If vendor has not previously provided a sample of the item that has been deemed acceptable by the CMOP, please send one (1) case to the Tucson CMOP before close of solicitation for technical acceptance. \nDeliver to the address above with ATTN: ALVIN PORTERFIELD 762- SW CMOP GEL PACK SAMPLES\n\n\n\nSolicitation package 36C77026Q0076 will be posted on SAM.gov on or about February 17, 2026 (subject to change), with an anticipated close date on or around February 25th @ 5PM CDT (subject to change). \nAll responsible open market sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. Submit RFP (signed), and all documents in Section D of the solicitation via email to: kelly.mann@va.gov. All questions should be directed to Kelly Mann, kelly.mann@va.gov. \n*** Failure to submit all required documents shall result in your bid being found as non-compliant and your bid will not be considered for an award; see block 20 of the solicitation. ***\n"}