Reviewed

Pharmaceutical: CAMPHOR/MENTHOL/METHYL SALICYLATE (Q0223)

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF (3600) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6505 | Last Modified: 06/06/2025

Procurement Summary

This is a pre-award waiver for the pharmaceutical Camphor/menthol/methyl salicylate PA, the product is manufactured in Japan

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 best value 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?

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS

NAICS

325412 - Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

Date Submitted

05/15/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

36C77025P0184

Solicitation ID

36C77025Q0223

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF