65--PYXIS Medstations and Monthly Support

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 7, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with CareFusion, Inc. on or around September 25, 2012 to provide Pyxis MedStations and corresponding monthly support to the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. Details about each requested item are below. Item No. Description Unit Qty. R35MB5DR6W4 Medstation, 3500 Profile 6 Drawer Main with up to 3 cubie/mini drawers, Permanent Bin Drawer, BioID Ea 1 M35MB2DR6W1 Medstation, 2500 2 Drawer Main with up to 1 cubie/Mini Drawer, BioID Ea 3 M35A7DRW4 MedStation 3500 7 Drawer Auxiliary, 4 Cubie/Mini Drawers Ea 1 Monthly Support Ea 12 The pharmacy service purchases PYXIS machines for use throughout the Medical Center. Pyxis systems have already been established in multiple areas of Charlie Norwood VAMC, and this previously purchased equipment will not interface with other styles of automatic dispensing machines, except PYXIS proprietary software. Pyxis cabinets are made to prevent theft and ensure accountability of medications by use of multiple locking mechanisms. These cabinets have a locking-integration of communication with PYXIS centralized software already being utilized by pharmacy service, allowing for tracking & trending of narcotic removals, utilizations, and audits. NAICS Code: 423450 (Size Standard 100 employees) This proposed procurement is for supplies and services for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(b)(1)(i), Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than September 19, 5:00 p.m. EST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Point of Contact: Whitney Warrington, Contract Specialist (Fax: 478-277-6576; e-mail: [email protected])