Reviewed

CAMPHOR/MENTHOL/METHYL SALICYLATE PATCH

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6505 | Last Modified: 01/09/2024

Procurement Summary

This determination is for the pharmaceutical drug CAMPHOR/MENTHOL/METHYL SALICYLATE PATCH (NDC 46581-210-06) which is used for temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, simple backache, strains, bruises, and sprains. This pharmaceutical is supplied by the VA CMOP via direct mail order pharmacy services to a Veteran or beneficiaries place of residence.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Although the Buy American Act is applicable to small business set-asides (FAR 25.101(b)), we would be exercising an exception to the Buy American Act (FAR 25.103(b) Nonavailability) by utilizing a foreign manufacturer, as the lowest price technically acceptable quote received is quoting a foreign manufactured [end] product. No domestic end products were quoted or discovered during market research.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

Yes

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS

NAICS

325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

Date Submitted

01/02/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

Solicitation ID

36C77024Q0015

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF