6515--528-24-3-7085-0121 | 36C242-24-AP-3497 FY24/PYXIS/ROME Pyxis ES MedStation Brand Name Only Sole Source Award
ID: 36C24224P1599Type: Special Notice
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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)
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    Description

    Special Notice: VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF intends to award a sole-source contract for Pyxis ES MedStation to CareFusion Solutions, LLC. The Pyxis ES MedStation is a proprietary medication management distribution system that interfaces with VISTA pharmacy packages and other BD/Carefusion products. This equipment will be utilized at the Rome CBOC and needs to interface with the current system in place. The use of Pyxis ES is necessary to avoid staff training and errors associated with running two different medication management systems. Any maintenance performed by a third-party vendor would void the warranty and be unsupported. This notice satisfies the public posting requirements of FAR 13.501.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ryan SeburnContract Specialist
    (518) 626-6138
    Ryan.Seburn@va.gov
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