Q--Pak Plus RX Medication Dispensing.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VAPSHCS) intends to negotiate sole-source procurement with McKesson Automation of 700 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222 to provide onsite Pharmacy Pak-Plus RX medication dispensing services to include Robot RX ready over-wrap and bulk packaging and Non-Robot ready RX packaging for single-use dosage for both VA Seattle and Portland medical centers. This procurement will be accomplished in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition. This notice is not a request for offers and a solicitation will not be issued. Interested persons may identify their interest by submitting a written response to this notice within 10 calendar days of this notice publication. Responses received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is within the sole discretion of the Government. Written inquires or comments regarding this announcement may be faxed to (206) 764-2565, Attention Filida Enoch. The anticipated date of award is January 1, 2007.