How to bid on 503A Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Services for San Francisco

What the agency is buying

The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a qualified pharmacy to provide 503A sterile compounding services for Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The selected contractor will be responsible for preparing and delivering patient-specific total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solutions. These solutions are for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients and must be provided seven days a week, 365 days per year.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on September 8, 2026. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM PST. The deadline for submitting questions is September 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST. An addendum with Q&A will be posted on October 5, 2026.

Proposals are due by October 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. Short-listing notifications for interviews are estimated for November 9, 2026, with demonstrations from November 12 to November 20, 2026. The estimated announcement of award is December 2, 2026, with an estimated start date of March 1, 2027.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for qualified and experienced firms in the healthcare sector, specifically pharmacies specializing in 503A sterile compounding services. Vendors must be capable of preparing and delivering patient-specific total parenteral nutrition solutions for a range of patient ages, consistently, every day of the year.

How to respond

To access the full event details, you must go to the SF City Partner portal. Viewing the event is public and does not require an account. The full "Details" text on the event page contains the scope, information about the pre-bid conference, addenda, and buyer contact information. You can download the bid documents by clicking "View Event Package."

Bidding on this opportunity requires a free SF City Partner supplier registration. After registering, you can place your bid before the closing date and time, which is Pacific Time.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all solicitation documents to understand the full scope of services required, including the daily, year-round delivery of TPN solutions for all patient age groups. Pay close attention to the specific requirements for 503A sterile compounding.

Attend the pre-proposal conference to gain clarity on any aspects of the RFP and to ask questions. Submit any questions you have before the deadline to ensure you receive official responses. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's qualifications and experience in providing these specialized pharmacy services. Highlight your capacity to meet the demanding delivery schedule and patient-specific needs.