Tucson CMOP Shipping Box/Coolers

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) Tucson, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of supplying temperature‑controlled shipping boxes/coolers for mailing veteran prescriptions. The boxes must maintain a Mean Kinetic Temperature of ≤45 °F (8 °C) for at least 48 hours, meet strict dimensional tolerances (exact outside and inside measurements), and be certified to minimum psi burst, edge‑crush, size, and gross‑weight standards. Additional required characteristics include anti‑static, non‑toxic, triple‑layer construction, interlocking seals, recyclable/biodegradable insulation, and specific labeling (“REFRIGERATE UPON ARRIVAL” in bold black 1‑inch letters). Boxes are to be shipped unstacked with all flaps folded, bottom taped, and prepared for immediate use; pallets must be 40 × 48 in, limited to 144 containers per pallet, and secured with corner boards and full stretch‑wrap. Daily deliveries (Monday‑Friday) of 3,456 units (24 skids) are required, with the ability to adjust volumes for fluctuating demand and to fulfill emergency orders within two business days. Defective items must be returned within one business day and credited within five business days. Vendors must be the manufacturer or an authorized distributor (with appropriate letters of authorization) and indicate whether the product is on a GSA Schedule. Responses must include answers to the listed qualification questions, a capability statement, SAM UEI, point‑of‑contact information, business classification, and GSA schedule number, and be submitted to Jennifer Knight (jennifer.knight@va.gov) by 10:00 a.m. Central Time on 20 Nov 2025. This is a Sources‑Sought notice for informational purposes only; no contract award will result from this posting.

Notice ID

79a7ca74674e409aa9a255719e876d70

Solicitation Number

36C77026Q0047

NAICS Code

322220

Classification Code

8135