Q517--NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE Tennessee State Veterans Homes-Pharmacy Dispensing Services

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{"description":"The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, Network Contracting Office 9 intends to issue and award a sole source, single award Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract to Guardian Pharmacy of Tennessee, DBA East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, for Pharmacy Dispensing Services in support of all Tennessee State Veterans Homes. \nIt has been determined that through initial Market Research, only one (1) responsible source can provide the required equipment as identified below, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. \n0001\nBrand Name Medications (% +/- AWP)\n0002\nBrand Name Dispensing Fee (% +/- Medicaid Disp. Fee)\n0003\nGeneric Medications \n0004\nGeneric Dispensing Fee \n0007\nIV Brand Medications \n0008\nIV Generic Medications`\n0009\nIV Dispensing Fee\n\nTHIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES OR PROPOSALS \nAND NO SOLICIATION IS AVAILABLE\nNo award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may identify their interest to meet this requirement to Ramona Bonness at ramona.bonness@va.gov by 01-26-2026 at 10:00AM CT. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government by providing the following:\nBusiness Size and Socio-Economic Status: \n(a) Indicate whether your business is large or small \n(b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business \n(c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act \n(d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm \n(e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business \n(f) Indicate if your firm is an SBA VetCert verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) \n(g) Include the UEI number of your firm\n(h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. To receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in SBA VetCert.\nThe intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the Government to: ramona.bonness@va.gov no later than the response due date/time identified above. No phone calls will be accepted.\n\n"} Solicitation Number: 36C24926Q0088 Type: Special Notice Base Type: Special Notice NAICS: 325412 Classification Code: Q517 Response Deadline: 2026-01-26T10:00:00-06:00 Office Address: MURFREESBORO, TN POC: Ramona Bonness, ramona.bonness@va.gov, No calls accepted {"description":"The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 9, Network Contracting Office 9 intends to issue and award a sole source, single award Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity contract to Guardian Pharmacy of Tennessee, DBA East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, for Pharmacy Dispensing Services in support of all Tennessee State Veterans Homes. \nIt has been determined that through initial Market Research, only one (1) responsible source can provide the required equipment as identified below, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. \n0001\nBrand Name Medications (% +/- AWP)\n0002\nBrand Name Dispensing Fee (% +/- Medicaid Disp. Fee)\n0003\nGeneric Medications \n0004\nGeneric Dispensing Fee \n0007\nIV Brand Medications \n0008\nIV Generic Medications`\n0009\nIV Dispensing Fee\n\nTHIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES OR PROPOSALS \nAND NO SOLICIATION IS AVAILABLE\nNo award will be made based on quotes or offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources may identify their interest to meet this requirement to Ramona Bonness at ramona.bonness@va.gov by 01-26-2026 at 10:00AM CT. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the government by providing the following:\nBusiness Size and Socio-Economic Status: \n(a) Indicate whether your business is large or small \n(b) If small, indicate if your firm qualifies as a small, emerging business, or small disadvantaged business \n(c) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act \n(d) Indicate if your firm is a certified Hub zone firm \n(e) Indicate if your firm is a woman-owned or operated business \n(f) Indicate if your firm is an SBA VetCert verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) \n(g) Include the UEI number of your firm\n(h) State whether your firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov If not, please NOTE: any future solicitation could only be awarded to a contractor who is registered in SAM. To receive award based on VOSB or SDVOSB status you must be registered in SBA VetCert.\nThe intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. Interested parties may submit information for consideration by the Government to: ramona.bonness@va.gov no later than the response due date/time identified above. No phone calls will be accepted.\n\n"}