Pyxis Medstation Upgrade - BD Pyxis, BD Logistics and BD IV Prep equipment.
ID: 36C24125Q0386Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF241-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 01 (36C241)TOGUS, ME, 04330, USA

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Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 17, 2025, 10:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO1), is preparing to solicit for the upgrade of Pyxis Medstation equipment, including BD Pyxis, BD Logistics, and BD IV Prep systems. This procurement aims to acquire these specialized medical devices exclusively from Carefusion Solutions, LLC and its authorized distributors, utilizing streamlined acquisition procedures under FAR 12.6 and FAR 13.104. The equipment is critical for enhancing the efficiency and safety of medication management in healthcare settings. Interested parties can reach out to Contract Specialist Fred Revah at frederic.revah1@va.gov for further inquiries, noting that no solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov due to the exclusive nature of the procurement.

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