6515--FY25: Pyxis Profile Software Upgrade at VACHS NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
ID: 36C24825Q0665Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Computer Storage Device Manufacturing (334112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4578db8db7724c44805fe55653de3506/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA Caribbean Healthcare System, intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the FY25 Pyxis Profile Software Upgrade. This upgrade is essential as it is the only software compatible with the existing Pyxis ES Systems used for managing the pharmaceutical distribution system at the facility, with CareFusion identified as the sole provider. The anticipated contract will be a commodities contract with a delivery timeframe of 180 days after receipt of order, and responses demonstrating the potential benefits of competition must be submitted by April 14, 2025, to Darrin Alexander, Contract Specialist, at darrin.alexander2@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Darrin AlexanderContract Specialist
    (407) 646-4003
    darrin.alexander2@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the FY25 Pyxis Profile Software Upgrade at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. This decision is based on FAR part 8.405-6 (1)(B), confirming that CareFusion is the only vendor capable of providing the necessary software compatible with the existing Pyxis ES Systems used for pharmaceutical distribution at the facility. The size standard for the relevant NAICS code 334112 is set at 1,250 employees. CareFusion has provided exclusivity confirmation, affirming their sole provider status. The anticipated contract will be a commodities contract with a delivery timeframe of 180 days post-order. This notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, and it invites responses that demonstrate why competition could be beneficial to the government, to be submitted by 04-14-2025. The primary purpose of this notice is to inform stakeholders of the sole source contracting process while maintaining adherence to regulatory requirements regarding government procurement.
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