6515--SCRIPTPRO EYECON PILL COUNTER
ID: 36C25525Q01812Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market research for the procurement of ScriptPro EyeCon pill counters, aimed at enhancing medication management at various VA medical centers. Interested vendors are invited to demonstrate their capabilities in leasing and purchasing reagents for automated special staining equipment, with a particular emphasis on participation from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses. This initiative is part of the VA's commitment to comply with regulations regarding small business participation and aims to inform future acquisition strategies. Vendors must submit their company identification details and a capability statement to Contracting Specialist Erika Kobulnicky at Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov by the specified deadline, with no obligation for the VA to award contracts or reimburse costs incurred in response to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Erika KobulnickyContracting Specialist
    (913) 758-9925
    Erika.Kobulnicky@va.gov
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    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking market research for the provision of ScriptPro EyeCon pill counters at specific VA medical centers. It outlines requirements for interested vendors, particularly focusing on capabilities for leasing and purchasing reagents for automated special staining equipment. This notice serves as a preliminary step to gauge interest from Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other qualifying vendors. Key submission requirements include company identification details and a capability statement demonstrating technical expertise. The document emphasizes that this notice is solely for planning purposes, with no obligation to award contracts or reimburse response costs. It seeks to inform the VA's acquisition strategies and is part of the VA's commitment to comply with regulations concerning small business participation, particularly from veteran-owned companies. Details regarding the description and specifications for the automated systems are also specified, along with performance expectations and relevant information on the submission deadline. This notice lays out the groundwork for future procurement processes while adhering to regulatory frameworks surrounding government solicitations.
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