How to bid on sacubitril/valsartan tablets for the VA

What the VA plans to buy

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to buy sacubitril/valsartan tablets for VA programs, including Consolidated Mail Order Pharmacies and Option 2 State Veterans Homes, as well as the Department of Defense, Bureau of Prisons, Indian Health Service, and Federal Health Care Center.

The procurement is unrestricted and is expected to result in one contract for a one-year base period and four one-year options. The VA seeks a responsible supplier able to provide an uninterrupted source of supply. This is a pre-solicitation notice, not the expected RFP itself.

Dates and what the deadline means

The notice was published October 22, 2026. It lists November 3, 2026, at 3:30 PM ET as its deadline. The RFP is expected on or about December 18, 2026, with a tentative closing date of January 7, 2027.

The November 3 date belongs to the current notice. The notice says offers will be considered if they are timely received, but it does not give instructions for submitting an offer with this notice. Check SAM.gov for the RFP and any amendments, and follow the final submission instructions and deadline in those documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit pharmaceutical suppliers that can provide sacubitril/valsartan tablets and support supply across the listed federal and health care programs. The stated NAICS code is 325412.

Suppliers should be prepared to meet the product labeling and packaging details in the notice. The notice identifies 60- and 180-count bottles and gives requirements for their caps, size, shape, circumference, and label space.

How to access the opportunity

On the portal, click “View original source” to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.

A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. The notice says the RFP and future amendments will be available electronically on SAM.gov; paper copies will not be available.

Prepare for the planned RFP

Review the final Schedule of Supplies and compare each listed item with your product, packaging, and ability to maintain an uninterrupted supply. The notice says offerors must state the exact product name shown on the label and have an NDC number unique to the offeror.

Check that the product label and bottle details can meet the stated conditions: the contractor’s unique NDC label must be the only label on the product, VA labels must adhere securely on top of it, and the specified bottles must meet the cap and physical-size requirements. Confirm all details against the RFP before preparing an offer.

Track SAM.gov for the issued solicitation and changes. The notice names James Sullivan as the point of contact and provides an email for questions; use the final solicitation to confirm any question procedures and response requirements.