Pyxis Anesthesia ES Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 is issuing a Brand Name Only justification for the acquisition of three (3) BD Pyxis Anesthesia ES Systems and three (3) Codonic printers for the Cape Girardeau Health Care Center (HCC). This procurement, with Acquisition ID# 36C255-26-AP-0893, aims to replace existing end-of-life Pyxis equipment, including installation and removal of outdated units. The justification for a single source award is based on the unique characteristic that only BD Pyxis Anesthesia ES Systems are compatible with the currently installed Pyxis medical anesthesia equipment. Using any other brand would void the existing system's warranty, as confirmed by Becton Dickinson CareFusion Solutions, LLC (BD). Market research indicates that limited competition is viable only among authorized resellers of this specific brand name product.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting offers for the procurement and installation of Pyxis Anesthesia System ES units and Codonics printers at the Cape Girardeau Healthcare Center. This is a brand-name-only procurement, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a delivery timeframe of 90 days after receipt of order. The project involves replacing existing Pyxis Main systems with three new Pyxis Anesthesia System ES units and three Codonics SLS 550i printers, along with all necessary accessories. The contractor will be responsible for equipment procurement, installation, configuration, staff training, and initial on-site technical support. A minimum 1-year warranty covering parts, labor, and software is required, effective upon acceptance of delivery, installation, and functionality. The solicitation includes various FAR and VAAR clauses governing contract terms, electronic payment submission, and security prohibitions related to certain telecommunications and information technology, including restrictions on foreign-made equipment and software.