6505--Prednisolone 1% Ophthalmic Solution

The Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a qualified pharmaceutical supplier (or its authorized distributor) to provide Prednisolone Acetate 1 % Ophthalmic Suspension in three container sizes (5 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml) under a firm‑fixed‑price, indefinite‑delivery, 5‑year contract (base year plus four one‑year options). The contractor must hold FDA‑approved manufacturing status (or a manufacturer’s letter of commitment), supply unique NDC numbers, meet stringent packaging and bar‑coding requirements, and report quarterly sales and a 0.5 % cost‑recovery fee. The award will be based on the lowest‑price technically acceptable offer. • Supply up to ~472,000 ophthalmic suspension bottles annually (5 ml, 10 ml, 15 ml). • Must provide FDA‑approved product, cGMP‑compliant manufacturing, and DSCSA‑compliant serialization. • Pricing must include a 0.5 % cost‑recovery fee; quarterly sales reports and CRF remittance are required. • Contract includes a 60‑day implementation period, a 1‑year base ordering period, and four optional one‑year extensions.