6505--Melatonin Tablets

The solicitation requires offerors to develop a subcontracting plan that details how proposed goals were derived, justifies any goal lower than the VA‑suggested or prior‑year achievement, and identifies specific potential sources using concrete websites, organizations, or events (FAR 52.219‑9(d)(5)). The plan must separate dollar and percentage goals for each contract period (base and any five‑year option), indicate whether indirect costs are included, and specify whether the commercial plan is company‑wide or division‑wide, with projected subcontract spend expressed as a percentage of total annual sales. In addition, offerors must submit labeled bottle samples for line items 1‑3 that include the National Drug Code (NDC) or Universal Product Code (UPC) and barcodes, shipped to the VA Contract Specialist with a tracking number provided before the offer deadline. Prices must incorporate a 0.5 % cost‑recovery fee, and all required representations (FAR 52.209‑7, 52.219‑1) and certifications (FAR 52.225‑6) must be completed. The acquisition is set aside for multiple small‑business categories ( HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, Women‑Owned, EDWOSB) under the applicable NAICS size standard, and a designated program administrator will oversee subcontracting compliance, including timely eSRS reporting and plan submissions 30 days prior to plan expiration.

Notice ID

0c089491f3e74abf82e004812f33a904

Solicitation Number

36E79726R0015

NAICS Code

325412

Classification Code

6505