J066--PILL PACKING UNITS: BOX PICKER/ SEPG 348073
ID: 36C25525Q0218Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/358ef014ae1d4a6bbbdb305acb1d1070/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential contractors for the installation of a BoxPicker Automated Pharmacy Storage System at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. This initiative, under solicitation number 36C25525Q0218, aims to enhance pharmacy workflow efficiency and medication management through high-density storage and retrieval solutions, including system installation and five years of ongoing hardware and software maintenance. The BoxPicker system is crucial for streamlining pharmacy operations, improving safety, and enhancing efficiency in medication dispensing. Interested businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and other small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities and qualifications by February 28, 2025, with inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Janie Juszczak at janie.juszczak@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-1966.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janie JuszczakContracting Officer
    (913) 946-1966
    janie.juszczak@va.gov
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    36C25525Q0218.docx
    The Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks potential contractors for the installation of a BoxPicker Automated Pharmacy Storage System at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Columbia, MO. This initiative, designated under solicitation number 36C25525Q0218, aims to enhance pharmacy workflow efficiency and medication management through high-density storage and retrieval solutions. The scope includes system installation and five years of ongoing service for hardware and software maintenance. Interested businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned and other small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities, qualifications, and relevant experience by February 28, 2025. Key information needed from businesses includes company details, socio-economic statuses, existing federal contract details, and capability statements. The expected features of the BoxPicker system include automated packaging, medication management software, and training for pharmacy staff. Alongside installation responsibilities, the document outlines shared responsibilities between the contractor and the customer for site preparation, installation scheduling, and ongoing support. The notice clarifies that this is a planning document rather than a solicitation for formal bids and that the government does not intend to fund any responses. This asset aims to streamline pharmacy operations while improving safety and efficiency in medication dispensing.
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    J066--PILL PACKING UNITS: BOX PICKER/ SEPG 348073
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