8135--GEL PACKS

02/17/26 - AMENDMENT

This is an amendment to the B.2 Statememt of Requirements. 

Please see attachment "S06 - AMENDMENT - 36C77026Q0076 0001 - SOR - CO SIGNED", and "P09 Final Statement of Requirement - Gel Packs 12oz - 02-17-26".

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE 36C77026Q0076 Page 5 of 5 Page 1 of The 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. B.2 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS GEL PACKS DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS CONSOLIDATED MAIL OUTPATIENT PHARAMCY (CMOP) TUCSON INTRODUCTION This 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. SCOPE The 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. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The gel packs shall not exceed the following dimensions: Length: Between 6 7/8 in. minimum and 7 in. maximum Width: Between 5.3 in. minimum and 5.5 in. maximum Weight: Between 11.8 oz. and 12.2 oz. The 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. The gel packs shall be delivered weekly frozen by the truckload (22 pallets) from April 1st October 31st. The gel packs shall be delivered daily ambient in bundles of 100 cases from November 1st March 31st. First delivery shall start on April 1st, 2026, in accordance with the technical requirements. DELIVERY & LOCATION INFORMATION Deliveries only accepted Monday Friday, 12pm 9pm local time. Deliveries not accepted on the following observed Federal holidays: Memorial Day May 25th, 2026 Juneteenth Independence Day June 19th, 2026 Independence Day July 4th, 2026 Labor Day September 7th, 2026 Columbus Day October 12th, 2026 Veterans Day November 11th, 2026 Thanksgiving Day November 26th, 2026 Christmas Day December 25th, 2026 New Year s Day January 1st, 2027 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 18th, 2027 President s Day February 15th, 2027 Delivery of items shall be shipped to: Department of Veterans Affairs CMOP Tucson 3675 Britannia Drive Tucson, AZ 87506-5041 We 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. Vendors will be required to submit samples by the close date of the solicitation so products can be tested to ensure compliance. All samples will be sent at the vendor s expense **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. Deliver to the address above with ATTN: ALVIN PORTERFIELD 762- SW CMOP GEL PACK SAMPLES Solicitation 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). All 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. *** 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. ***