6515--Pharmacy Pyxis Upgrades & Additions
ID: 36C26324Q0731Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a41bb383e2ff4195aebf047190f0dd58/view
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    Sources Sought VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF is conducting market research to procure Pharmacy Pyxis Upgrades & Additions. This notice aims to determine if sources are capable of providing the requested Brand Name or Equal Pyxis CII Safe, Server Upgrade and Equipment. The service/item being procured is used for upgrading and adding to the pharmacy Pyxis system. The procurement is for surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, specifically for medical and surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. The place of performance is at VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Healthcare System in Omaha, NE, United States. Interested contractors/vendors are requested to submit a non-binding statement of interest and documentation demonstrating their capability to be considered for the contract. The response is due by 05/10 2024, at 13:00 Central Time. The primary contact for this procurement is Emanuel Nevarez, Contract Specialist, who can be reached at emanuel.nevarez@va.gov or 605-336-3230.

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    Emanuel NevarezContract Specialist
    (605) 336-3230
    emanuel.nevarez@va.gov
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