6515--Automated Inventory Solution
ID: 36C24625Q0578Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Not available
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to procure an Automated Inventory System for Medication at the Richmond VA Medical Center, as indicated in the presolicitation notice identified by solicitation number 36C24625Q0578. This procurement is specifically for Omnicell brand name equipment and is classified as an unrestricted acquisition, emphasizing the VA's commitment to enhancing the management of medication inventory within its facilities. Interested bidders must ensure they have an active registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) and submit their registration details via email to Contracting Officer Gordon Burns. The solicitation is expected to open around March 31, 2025, with a closing date projected for April 7, 2024.

Point(s) of Contact
Gordon E BurnsContracting Officer
(757) 251-4333
Gordon.Burns@va.gov
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Posted
Mar 26, 2025, 2:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Presolicitation Notice for an Automated Inventory System for Medication at the Richmond VA Medical Center. This notice, identified by solicitation number 36C24625Q0578, indicates an unrestricted procurement for Omnicell brand name equipment. The solicitation is scheduled to commence on approximately March 31, 2025, with a closing date around April 7, 2024. Interested bidders must secure an active registration in the Systems for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration. Registration specifics can be accessed through the SAM website or via phone. Participants are required to submit a registration email to Gordon Burns with pertinent details including organization name, contact information, and CAGE Code. This notice functions to inform potential bidders about the upcoming procurement while outlining prerequisites for participation, underscoring the VA's commitment to efficiently manage medication inventory within its facilities. The notice will not be disseminated through email, fax, or in-person delivery.
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