Federal Contract Vehicles

VA FSS Schedule 65IB

Schedule 65 I B – Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, & Hematology Related Products

VA IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$423.5M
Task orders
579
Companies awarded
127

Vehicle overview

Schedule 65 I B – Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, & Hematology Related Products is a multiple-award IDIQ vehicle managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center. It provides pre-negotiated pricing for pharmaceuticals and hematology-related products to streamline healthcare acquisitions for the federal government. The vehicle is one of the most widely used VA FSS schedules, recording over $18 billion in total sales in fiscal year 2024, including $11.67 billion in VA sales and $6.38 billion in sales to other government agencies.

Covered products include non-prescription medicated cosmetics, generic and over-the-counter drugs, IV delivery systems, nutritional supplements, and soaps and dispensing equipment. Eligible users include VA facilities, federal agencies across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, the District of Columbia, and certain mixed ownership government corporations.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

5-year base period

Where agencies spend through VA FSS Schedule 65IB

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Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

VA FSS Schedule 65IB contract holders

Contractor Obligated Task orders
CHARTWELL RX LLC $197.7M 2
PROGENICS PHARMACEUTICALS INC $95.1M 124
ADVANCED ACCELERATOR APPLICATIONS USA INC $71.8M 118
USANTIBIOTICS LLC $30.0M 1
SAGENT PHARMACEUTICALS, INC $16.6M 1
OTSUKA AMERICA PHARMACEUTICAL INC $7.2M 214
ACORDA THERAPEUTICS, INC. $938.1K 2
MERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC $913.0K 28
VALNEVA USA, INC. $719.7K 1
AUTOLUS INC $401.0K 1
JANSSEN PRODUCTS, LP $317.6K 14
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY $281.9K 2
TRILLAMED LLC $245.4K 3
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC. $228.8K 7
NAPO PHARMACEUTICALS INC $164.0K 4

Top 15 of 127 companies by obligations.

NAICS coverage

NAICS 325412

Frequently asked questions

What is VA FSS Schedule 65IB?
Schedule 65 I B – Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, & Hematology Related Products is a multiple-award IDIQ vehicle managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center. It provides pre-negotiated pricing for pharmaceuticals and hematology-related products to streamline healthcare acquisitions for the federal government. The vehicle is one of the most widely used VA FSS schedules, recording over $18 billion in total sales in fiscal year 2024, including $11.67 billion in VA sales and $6.38 billion in sales to other government agencies.
Which agency manages VA FSS Schedule 65IB?
Schedule 65 I B – Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, & Hematology Related Products is a IDIQ managed by Department of Veterans Affairs.
What can agencies acquire through VA FSS Schedule 65IB?
Covered products include non-prescription medicated cosmetics, generic and over-the-counter drugs, IV delivery systems, nutritional supplements, and soaps and dispensing equipment. Eligible users include VA facilities, federal agencies across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, the District of Columbia, and certain mixed ownership government corporations.
How much has been obligated through VA FSS Schedule 65IB?
$423.5M has been obligated across 579 task orders.
Which agencies use VA FSS Schedule 65IB?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through VA FSS Schedule 65IB included the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Justice. The Department of Health and Human Services reported $104.5M in positive obligations for Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (NAICS 325412). The Department of Veterans Affairs reported $11.7M in positive obligations for the same type of work (NAICS 325412). The Department of Justice reported $41.9K in positive obligations for the same type of work (NAICS 325412). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold VA FSS Schedule 65IB?
127 contractors hold a position on VA FSS Schedule 65IB.
Is VA FSS Schedule 65IB active?
Yes, VA FSS Schedule 65IB is currently active (ordering period: 5-year base period).

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