6505--Intent to Sole Source Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
ID: 36C24825Q0256Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)TAMPA, FL, 33637, USA

NAICS

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

PSC

DRUGS AND BIOLOGICALS (6505)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c10e1b0ddb8646998364d635e063c07f/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to negotiate a sole source contract with Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) for the full-service maintenance of a proprietary Total Parenteral Nutrition system at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida. This procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1, as CAPS is the only responsible source capable of meeting the unique requirements due to their exclusive knowledge of the system's design and the critical nature of patient care training associated with it. Interested parties that believe they can fulfill the specified capabilities are invited to submit their information by 11:00 AM EST on January 21, 2025; however, this notice does not constitute a request for quotations, and the government will proceed with CAPS if no other responses are received. For inquiries, interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Katrina Tavares at katrina.tavares@va.gov or by phone at 813-729-3586.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Katrina TavaresContract Specialist
    (813) 729-3586
    katrina.tavares@va.gov
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    The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital intends to negotiate a sole source award with Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) for full-service maintenance of a proprietary Total Parenteral Nutrition system. This decision is based on FAR 6.302-1, indicating that only CAPS responsibly meets the agency's unique requirements, due to their exclusive knowledge of the system's design. Interested parties who can comply with the government’s specified needs may express their interest and submit capability information; however, this notice does not constitute a request for quotations. Responses must be submitted by January 21, 2025, with evaluations at the government's discretion. Without responses, the contracting department will proceed solely with CAPS. This procurement falls under NAICS code 325412, with a size standard of 1,300 employees. The notice emphasizes the critical nature of patient care training and accurate responses to requests for information regarding the specialized equipment.
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