J065--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE TO - SCRIPTPRO USA - BALTIMORE VAMC PERRYPOINT VAMC, CLARKSBURG VAMC, BECKLEY VAMC, MARTINSBURG VAMC
ID: 36C24525Q0011Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81ad5b4169574cb09ab007b4d02f0cff/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to establish a sole source service and maintenance agreement with ScriptPro USA Inc. for the ScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing System, which will be utilized across several Veterans Affairs Medical Centers, including Baltimore, Perry Point, Beckley, Clarksburg, and Martinsburg. This procurement aims to ensure the effective operation and maintenance of the robotic dispensing systems, which are critical for enhancing medication dispensing efficiency within the VA healthcare facilities. The contracting office, located in Perry Point, Maryland, has set a response deadline for this special notice for September 13, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Bill Pratt at Billie.Pratt@va.gov or by phone at 410-642-2411 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bill PrattContracting Officer
    (410) 642-2411
    Billie.Pratt@va.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2024 ScriptPro Sole Source Letter.pdf
    The document from ScriptPro outlines the company's sole-source status as the exclusive provider of ScriptPro Equipment and its Customer Technical Support Plan. It emphasizes that the equipment can only be purchased through ScriptPro or its authorized distributor, Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), ScriptPro is uniquely positioned to provide maintenance, updates, and necessary modifications to its systems, reinforcing the importance of direct support contact for renewals and additional services. Additionally, it is stated that any unauthorized installation or modification may void the warranty under their GSA contract. The communication includes contact information for inquiries regarding the contract. This statement serves to affirm the proprietary nature of ScriptPro's products and its critical role in maintaining service standards, particularly in the context of government contracts and healthcare provision.
    36C24525Q0011.docx
    The document outlines the intent of the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a sole source service and maintenance agreement with ScriptPro USA Inc. for the ScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing System, which will be utilized at several Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMCs) including Baltimore, Perry Point, Beckley, Clarksburg, and Martinsburg. The contracting office, located in Perry Point, Maryland, has set a response deadline for this special notice for September 13, 2024. The product service code associated with the contract is J065, and it falls under the NAICS code 811210. Contact details for the contracting officer, Bill Pratt, are provided for further inquiries. The accompanied document, referenced as the "2024 ScriptPro Sole Source Letter," likely contains additional information supporting the justification for the sole source designation. This notice reflects the VA's commitment to ensuring effective medication dispensing systems in its healthcare facilities.
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