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VA FSS 65 II A

VA Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A — Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies

VA Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A is a VA-managed mandatory-use schedule for medical/surgical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory supplies. Unlike GSA MAS, VA FSS is administered by the VA National Acquisition Center. SDVOSBs in medical supply, pharmaceutical distribution, or laboratory equipment benefit from the VA's Veterans First preference, which requires ordering contracting officers to give SDVOSB vendors first consideration before other schedule holders.

Vehicle TypeFederal Supply Schedule (FSS)
Administered ByVA National Acquisition Center
SDVOSB AccessSDVOSB-Preferred
StatusActive
Ordering ThroughOngoing
Task Order TypesFFP

SDVOSB Intelligence

VA FSS 65 II A applies Veterans First — SDVOSB and VOSB schedule holders get priority consideration before other schedule holders and open market purchases. SDVOSBs in medical/pharma supply should pursue VA FSS in parallel with VIP registration. VA's statutory SDVOSB priority makes FSS far more valuable here than equivalent GSA schedule work.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must offer items listed on VA FSS Schedule 65 II A
  • Must be SBA-verified SDVOSB to receive Veterans First preference
  • VA VetBiz/VIP database registration required
  • Pricing must meet Most Favored Customer pricing requirements
  • Items must meet Buy American Act / TAA requirements

Authorized Ordering Agencies

VADoDPHS

Primary PSC Codes Covered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VA FSS 65 II A?

VA FSS 65 II A (VA Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A — Pharmaceutical and Medical Supplies) is a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) administered by VA National Acquisition Center. VA Federal Supply Schedule 65 II A is a VA-managed mandatory-use schedule for medical/surgical, pharmaceutical, and laboratory supplies. Unlike GSA MAS, VA FSS is administered by the VA National Acquisition Center. SDVOSBs in medical supply, pharmaceutical distribution, or laboratory equipment benefit from the VA's Veterans First preference, which requires ordering contracting officers to give SDVOSB vendors first consideration before other schedule holders.

Can SDVOSBs use VA FSS 65 II A?

VA FSS 65 II A is classified as "SDVOSB-Preferred" for SDVOSB access. VA FSS 65 II A applies Veterans First — SDVOSB and VOSB schedule holders get priority consideration before other schedule holders and open market purchases. SDVOSBs in medical/pharma supply should pursue VA FSS in parallel with VIP registration. VA's statutory SDVOSB priority makes FSS far more valuable here than equivalent GSA schedule work.

What are the eligibility requirements for VA FSS 65 II A?

Must offer items listed on VA FSS Schedule 65 II A Must be SBA-verified SDVOSB to receive Veterans First preference VA VetBiz/VIP database registration required Pricing must meet Most Favored Customer pricing requirements Items must meet Buy American Act / TAA requirements

Which agencies can order from VA FSS 65 II A?

The following agencies are authorized to issue task orders under VA FSS 65 II A: VA, DoD, PHS.

Official Resource

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