INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - CAREFUSION for Pyxis rental with full support
ID: IHS1499130Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICENAVAJO AREA INDIAN HEALTH SVCWINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/fc0fc16b5ea44645840729a00334e5a1/view
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    Special Notice: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF intends to negotiate a sole source contract with CareFusion Solutions for Pyxis rental with full support. Pyxis is a drug automated distribution system that controls the availability, access distribution, and patient safety. The contract will be in effect from the date of award to March 31, 2025. This is a non-competitive procurement based on exclusive licensing agreement. Other potential sources may submit a capability statement by July 24th, 2024.

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    Janice Martinez
    (505) 786-6216
    Janice.Martinez@ihs.gov
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