7490--PRINTER
ID: 36C77024Q0407Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES (7490)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9ef777a0483e4668b43e9d50f064e565/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Innovation Association Inc. (IA) for the procurement of replacement printers and management resources for the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) located in Charleston, SC. This procurement is justified under the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for certain commercial items, as IA is deemed the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's requirements due to its proprietary software necessary for the testing and installation of the printers. The importance of this procurement lies in ensuring the compatibility and efficiency of critical pharmacy operations that rely on advanced technological solutions. Interested parties may express their capability to provide these products for future needs by contacting Contract Specialist Brigitte Kidder at Brigitte.Kidder@va.gov or by phone at 913-946-0150.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brigitte KidderContract Specialist
    (913) 946-0150
    Brigitte.Kidder@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Innovation Association Inc. (IA) for replacement printers and management resources for the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) in Charleston, SC. This procurement will follow the FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for certain commercial items, justifying restricted competition under 41 U.S.C & 1901, and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). The VA asserts that IA is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirements due to its proprietary software necessary for testing and installation of the printers. Although this is not a request for quotes, interested parties can express their capability to provide these products for future needs by contacting the designated Contract Specialist, Brigitte Kidder. The notice highlights the government’s approach to efficient procurement while maintaining a focus on necessary technological compatibility for critical services involved in pharmacy operations.
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