J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Service for TCGRx ATP Barcode Medication Unit Dose Packaging System
ID: 36C25624Q1441Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)RIDGELAND, MS, 39157, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c9c9d9bd9c83415392da933676b1626c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole-source contract for the TCGRx ATP Barcode Medication Unit Dose Packaging System to Chuddy Group, LLC, operating as TCGRx Inc. This procurement involves a comprehensive service plan that includes annual software licensing, preventative maintenance, critical updates, phone support, and on-site support, specifically tailored for the Alexandria Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The TCGRx ATP system is crucial for efficient medication packaging and management within the facility, ensuring high standards of care for veterans. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by providing compelling evidence of their ability to meet the agency's needs, with responses due by September 9, 2024, at 6 PM CST. For inquiries, contact Ross Futch, Contracting Officer, at ross.futch@va.gov or call 713-770-2830.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ross FutchContracting Officer
    (713) 770-2830
    ross.futch@va.gov
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    36C25624Q1441.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole-source contract for the TCGRx ATP Barcode Medication Unit Dose Packaging System. This decision follows Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines, indicating that only one responsible source, Chuddy Group, LLC (operating as TCGRx Inc.), can meet the agency's needs without competition. The Alexandria Veterans Affairs Medical Center requires a comprehensive service plan that includes annual software licensing, preventative maintenance, critical updates, phone support, and onsite support among other services. The government emphasizes that responses indicating other capable suppliers may be accepted, but interest must be substantiated with compelling evidence of benefits for the agency. The deadline for responses is September 9, 2024, at 6 PM CST. This notice is intended to disclose the government's contract intentions and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.
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