Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    Q517--PHARMACY REVERSE DISTRIBUTION

    DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
    Sol. 36C26126Q0336Sources SoughtMATHER, CA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 21, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 14, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    562119
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Q517
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    This opportunity is a Sources Sought notice for pharmacy reverse distribution services for the Department of Veterans Affairs. The contractor will ensure compliance with regulations and provide disposal services for controlled and non-controlled substances. The process includes tracking credits and quarterly destruction of stock, requiring a DEA-licensed company.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    36C26126Q0336
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    January 14, 2026
    Response Deadline
    January 21, 2026
    NAICS Code
    562119AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    Q517
    Primary Contact
    john.waldrip@va.gov
    City
    MATHER
    State
    CA
    ZIP Code
    95655
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    This is a Pre-solicitation Notice for Incubation and enumeration of viable Samples for USP <797> Compliance Media Fill, Gloved Fingertip and Thumb Sampling, and Collection Incubation/Speciation of Viable Surface Sampling of iso -classified areas This service is to maintain compliance with VHA Directive 1108.01 and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations and provide proper disposal of non-controlled and controlled substances that are deemed damaged, expired, returned, unusable, or otherwise unwanted that are lawfully possessed by registrant. The reverse distribution process would provide VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) pharmacy service a source of return via credits from controlled substances and non-controlled substances in the most optimal way. The reverse distributor contractor shall utilize a process to achieve maximum credit returns. A process to track the credits turned in and received back shall be in place. Any software containing such information shall be made available to the Contacting Officer Representative or designees with unlimited access. Disposal of controlled substance stock held for destruction is required to be completed at least quarterly. A DEA-licensed destruction company should be scheduled at least quarterly to meet this requirement but are not limited to the quarterly scheduled appointments. For purposes of this contract, the reverse distributor may be referred to as contractor or vendor.

    Key dates

    1. January 14, 2026Posted Date
    2. January 21, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Q517--PHARMACY REVERSE DISTRIBUTION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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