6515--Sources Sought - Pill Packaging System

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking a contractor for the procurement, installation, and de-installation of a computerized automated unit dose repacking machine system (pill packaging system) at the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System. The system must include a unit dose packager with at least 400 canisters, a supplemental lower packaging unit, tray system, canister calibration system, and all necessary software and interfaces for integration into the existing pharmacy information system (VISTA). Key requirements include the ability for single and multi-dose pouch packaging, a minimum speed of 50 unit-dose and 40 multi-dose pouches per minute, a pre-fill tray, and an automatic canister recognition chip system. The contractor must also provide training, a minimum 12-month warranty, and adhere to VA's stringent information security and privacy regulations, including background checks for personnel and liquidated damages for data breaches. Delivery is required within 180 days of contract award.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), is conducting a market survey for a Pill Packaging System for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This Sources Sought Notice (36C25926Q0315) is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The VA seeks to identify potential qualified sources and determine their socioeconomic size classification, specifically for NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing). Interested companies must submit their company name, address, point of contact, SAM.gov UEI, GSA/FSS Schedule status, and whether their product is Made in the USA. They are also asked to indicate their eligibility for various small business programs. Responses, including relevant technical information, are due by March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT to Noaa.Lanotte@va.gov. This market research will not lead to a contract award and the government will not compensate for information provided.