Amended - Mobile Compounding Pharmacy Preparation Trailer, KCVA

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Purpose

The Mobile Compounding Pharmacy Trailer will allow Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pharmacy employees to prepare pharmaceutical compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) that meet the standards of the United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 797 and Pharmaceutical Compounding-Sterile Preparations and Chapter USP 800.

Background

The sterile preparation of intravenous medications is a vital component of inpatient pharmacy services. Currently, the existing pharmacy is under renovation. In the meantime, a Mobile Pharmacy Trailer, also known as a Mobile Intravenous Therapy (I.V.) Preparation Trailer, will be temporarily installed to fulfill the requirements of the hospital.

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, supervision, test equipment, repair/replacement parts, travel, and transportation necessary for the initial installation and ongoing support of a USP 797/800 compliant mobile IV (Intravenous Therapy) preparation self-contained trailer. This includes:

Initial Set-Up: Delivery and installation of the mobile IV preparation trailer; connection to required utilities; initial testing and certification to ensure USP 797/800 compliance; training for designated facility staff; and provision of all operational and compliance documentation.

Continuing Maintenance and Support: Emergency response to service calls; scheduled preventive maintenance; repairs and upgrades to maintain USP 797/800 compliance; supply and installation of replacement parts; and maintenance of detailed service records with reporting after each visit.

Period of Performance

This contract shall be intended as a “Base-Plus-Four” contract; with a Base Period of one year and four one-year Option Periods.