DA01--550-26-1-985-0034 InstyMed Dispenser System (VA-26-00024776)
ID: 36C25226Q0106Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DA01)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b186a994bf4b4487b8f95172f9731f8a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a limited source contract for the InstyMed Dispenser System, identified by Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0106. This procurement includes the purchase of the dispenser system and professional installation services, emphasizing that it is not a request for proposal or quote, as no solicitation document is available. The InstyMed Dispenser System is crucial for enhancing medication delivery and management within VA facilities. Interested parties must respond to this notice by December 12, 2025, at 10:00 am CST, and can contact Contracting Officer Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov or by phone at 414-844-4850 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vernise L. NewtonContracting Officer
    (414) 844-4850
    vernise.newton@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C25226Q0106_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a special notice, 36C25226Q0106, indicating its intent to negotiate a limited source contract with Instymeds for an InstyMed Dispenser System. This notice, under product service code DA01 and NAICS code 541519, clarifies that it is not a request for proposal or quote. The procurement, managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee, WI, specifically includes Line Item 0001 for the purchase of the Dispenser System and Line Item 0002 for professional installation. The point of contact for this notice is Vernise L. Newton. This document serves as a pre-solicitation announcement, informing the public of the VA's direct negotiation plans.
    36C25226Q0106_2.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a modification to a previous "Intent to Sole Source" notice for an InstyMed Dispenser System (VA-26-00024776), identified by Solicitation Number 36C25226Q0106. This modification specifically adds a deadline date and time for responses, which is December 12, 2025, at 10:00 am CENTRAL TIME, Chicago, USA. The VA emphasizes that this is not a request for proposal or quote, as no solicitation document is available. Instead, it is a notice of intent to negotiate a limited source contract for Instymeds. The contracting office is located in Milwaukee, WI, and the point of contact for this notice is Vernise L. Newton.
    36C25226Q0106.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice for the InstyMed Dispenser System for the VA Illiana Healthcare System. This notice is for market research to identify qualified Other than Small Businesses and/or Small Businesses, including VIP-Verified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), capable of providing and installing four InstyMed Dispenser Systems. The system will automate prescription dispensing at the Urgent Care and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Danville, Springfield, Mattoon, and Bloomington, IL, aiming to improve patient access and reduce costs. The scope includes professional installation, inventory creation, training, hardware/software maintenance, and ongoing support, with strict security and privacy requirements for handling VA information. Responses are due by December 2, 2025.
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