8135--GEL PACKS
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Due: | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Agency: | VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | 36C77026Q0076 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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NATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Feb 12, 2026 01:14 pm CST
- Original Response Date: Feb 25, 2026 05:00 pm CST
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Apr 26, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 8135 - PACKAGING AND PACKING BULK MATERIALS
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NAICS Code:
- 312113 - Ice Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE
36C77026Q0076
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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. ***
36C77026Q0076
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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. ***
Attachments/Links
Contracting Office Address
- 5049 SOUTH 13TH STREET
- LEAVENWORTH , KS 66048
- USA
Primary Point of Contact
- Kelly L Mann
- kelly.mann@va.gov
- Phone Number 913-684-0179
Secondary Point of Contact
- Feb 12, 2026 01:14 pm CSTPresolicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Feb 17, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] 8135--GEL PACKS |
| Mar 11, 2026 | [Special Notice (Original)] 8135--12 OZ GEL PACKS - AMBIENT AND FROZEN |
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