Q517--PHARMACY BENEFITS SERVICES | WICHITA |
open255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255) · VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF
Description
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q: Please clarify whether prescription drug ingredient costs reimbursed to participating retail pharmacies are considered pass-through costs or included in the 50% limitations on subcontracting calculation, and whether pharmacy dispensing fees are treated differently. A: This procurement is a services contract subject to the limitations on subcontracting requirements in VAAR 852.219-75. Prescription drug ingredient costs reimbursed to participating retail pharmacies are considered pass-through/direct reimbursement costs and are not considered service performance costs for purposes of the 50% subcontracting calculation. Pharmacy dispensing fees, however, are compensation for pharmacy services performed and are included in the limitations on subcontracting analysis unless performed by a similarly situated certified SDVOSB subcontractor. Offerors remain responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable SBA and VA limitations on subcontracting requirements.
Key facts
- Reference
- 36C25527Q0015
- Procedure
- Solicitation
- Contact
- Maria Riza R Owenmaria.owen2@va.gov
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- sam-gov
- Notice id
- 1a679e09bb2840de872df81a24d6d598
- First seen
- 14 Nov 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Nov 2026
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