8145--Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes for Alaska VA Medical Center's Pharmacy | SAM.gov Opportunity | G2X

8145--Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes for Alaska VA Medical Center's Pharmacy

Solicitation36C26026Q0697Notice typeSources SoughtAnchorage, AK

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8145--Insulated Small & Medium Shipping Boxes for Alaska VA Medical Center's Pharmacy

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting market research through sources sought notice 36C26026Q0697 to identify capable vendors for a potential five-year contract supporting the Alaska VA Medical Center Pharmacy. This requirement is classified under NAICS 488991 Packing and Crating and PSC 8145 SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS. The agency intends to procure insulated shipping boxes and ice packs to ensure the safe transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and vaccines in Anchorage, Alaska, with an estimated performance period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031.

The required shipping containers must be completely assembled, lightweight, and reusable, consisting of both a foam container and a shipping box. These shippers must maintain a consistent temperature range of 2°C to 8°C for up to 72 hours during transit. The supplier will be responsible for delivering orders within 36 hours of a request to the Alaska VA Healthcare System Pharmacy Department. Support services include providing order confirmations within 12 hours and notifying the pharmacy of any delivery discrepancies within the same timeframe.

Interested firms must submit capability statements electronically to Amy Kuczajda by 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on June 11, 2026. Responses must include a point of contact, business size, a short description of capabilities, proof of authorized service provider status from the manufacturer, VetCert certification if applicable, and a Unique Entity ID. One attachment, a .docx file titled 36C26026Q0697.docx, was provided with the notice on May 28, 2026.

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Opportunity Summary

Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Jun 11, 2026Expired 2 days ago
NAICS: 488991 (opens in new tab)
PSC: 8145 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: May 28, 2026
Updated: May 28, 2026
Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (opens in new tab)
Office: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Amy Kuczajda

Place of performance

Anchorage, AK 99504

USA

Original Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for informational / market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. The purpose for this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socio-economic programs. NAICS Code: 488991 Crating goods for shipping Small Business Size Standard: $34M PSC/FSC: 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers GENERAL INFORMATION: The Department of Veterans Affairs, Alaska VA Medical Center, Pharmacy department, intends to establish a five-year contract for insulated shipping boxes and ice packs to ensure safe and efficient transport of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The estimated period of performance will be 10/01/2026 09/30/2031. Services must include the following: The supplier shall supply and deliver completely assembled insulated shipping containers (shippers) and packs as specified in the contract agreement. The shippers shall meet applicable standards for quality, safety, and shipping for sensitive items such as pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The shippers shall be light weight, reusable and include foam container and shipping box. The shipper shall maintain temperature range of 2Â°C to 8Â°C (35.6Â°F to 46.4Â°F) for up to 72 hours and provide consistent cold storage during transit. The supplier shall provide these support services: AVAHS Pharmacy will request shippers and/or ice packs from supplier on as needed basis via supplier s website, telephone, or fax. A confirmation order shall be supplied within 12 hours. All requested boxes and/or ice packs shall be delivered to AVASH within two 36 hours of request, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays) between 9 am 3 pm Alaska Standard Time. Supplier shall notify AVAHS Pharmacy and Supply Chain Management of any delivery problems or discrepancies within 12 hours from receiving the order. Delivery Address Alaska VA Healthcare System Pharmacy Department 1201 North Muldoon Road Anchorage, AK 99504 INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: Any vendor interested and capable of meeting this requirement should provide a written statement to the Contracting Officer. Vendor response must include at a minimum: Point of Contact Business size Short Description of Capabilities Proof of authorized service provider from the manufacturer VetCert certification (if applicable) Unique Entity ID (UEI#) Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence of the Vendor s capability of meeting this requirement. Please note, responses will be shared within the Government and project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on 06/11/2026. All responses shall be submitted electronically to [email protected]