Pyxis Medstation Upgrade - BD Pyxis, BD Logistics and BD IV Prep equipment.
ID: 36C24125Q0386Type: Presolicitation
AwardedSep 3, 2025
$1.4M$1,384,527
AwardeeCAREFUSION SOLUTIONS, LLC SAN DIEGO 92130
Award #:36C24125P0559
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/806c4359a8394337a2d4f559ecc69feb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for the upgrade of BD Pyxis, BD Logistics, and BD IV Prep equipment at the Providence VA Medical Center. This initiative aims to gather information on industry capabilities to provide installation and training for new pharmacy equipment essential for medication dispensing and inventory management, replacing outdated systems that have reached the end of their service life. The selected contractor will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations during installation and will provide operational training for hospital staff while adhering to strict infection control and security guidelines. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their qualifications, socio-economic status, and a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Fred Revah at frederic.revah1@va.gov by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Fred Revah
    (207) 623-8411
    frederic.revah1@va.gov
    Files
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    S02 Sources Sought - Pyxis Medstation Upgrade.docx
    The purpose of this document is to announce a Sources Sought Notice regarding the upgrade of BD Pyxis, BD Logistics, and BD IV Prep equipment at the Providence VA Medical Center. This notice serves as preliminary market research to gauge industry interest and capabilities; it is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded based on this announcement. Interested firms must provide detailed information about their qualifications, socio-economic status, and capability for installation and training. The project scope involves upgrading pharmacy equipment essential for medication dispensing and inventory management, with specific tasks including the installation of new systems to replace outdated technology that has reached its service life. The contractor will supply all necessary tools and equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations. The work will involve not only installation and operational training for staff but also adherence to strict infection control and security guidelines throughout the process. All interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide a letter of authorization from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) as part of their response. The project emphasizes the importance of maintaining safety standards while enhancing hospital pharmacy capabilities to support effective medication management.
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