6515--Parata Perl Pouch Inspector (Pharmacy Cut & Roll)
ID: 36C24225Q0759Type: Sources Sought
AwardedJul 28, 2025
$494.2K$494,170
AwardeePARATA SYSTEMS LLC DURHAM 27703 NCL
Award #:36C24225P1235
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebec3c0d6bf94e96b972c9ae005ff190/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking potential sources for the acquisition of the Parata Perl Pouch Inspector, a packaging system designed for pharmacy cut and roll operations. This Sources Sought Notice aims to gather market information regarding the availability and capabilities of both small and large businesses that can supply this automatic tablet packager, along with necessary implementation and shipping services. The procurement is crucial for enhancing pharmacy operations within VA healthcare facilities, ensuring efficient medication packaging. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses by email, including relevant firm details, by the deadline of July 11, 2025, at 10 A.M. Eastern Time, with all responses archived 15 days post-deadline. For further inquiries, contact Aleta Jennette at Aleta.Jennette@va.gov or (914) 737-4400 ext 2068.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aleta JennetteContracting Officer
    (914) 737-4400 ext 2068
    Aleta.Jennette@va.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    36C24225Q0759.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for acquiring the Parata Perl Pouch Inspector, a packaging system used in pharmacies for cut and roll operations. The notice is managed by the Network Contracting Office 2, located in Bronx, NY, with a specified response deadline of July 4, 2025, at 10 AM Eastern Time. The document highlights that responses will be archived 15 days after this date and indicates that there are no Recovery Act funds involved. Additionally, it includes relevant information such as the contracting officer's point of contact and the place of performance at the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System. This notice serves as an early step in the procurement process, gathering information from potential vendors to assess their capabilities in providing the requested system, ultimately to enhance pharmacy operations within the VA healthcare facilities.
    Sources Sought Template.docx
    The Department of Veteran's Affairs has issued a Sources Sought Notice to gather market information regarding the availability and capability of small businesses and large providers that can supply the Parata Perl Pouch Inspector, an automatic tablet packager, along with necessary implementation and shipping services. This notice does not serve as a solicitation and carries no commitment from the government, nor does it imply an obligation to make future purchases. Interested firms are encouraged to submit responses by email, including relevant details such as firm name and socio-economic category, by the specified deadline of July 11, 2025, at 10 A.M. The focus of this notice is aligned with NAICS code 339112, pertaining to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, reflecting the VA's interest in sourcing specific medical equipment to enhance its operations.
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