6515--Intent to Sole Source Notice for a Unit Dose Packaging System for the James J. Peters VAMC.
ID: 36C24225Q0512Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9fbaf447f1a24ab1af36bebaacc00325/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 9, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Medical Packaging, Inc., LLC for a Unit Dose Packaging System at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 36C24225Q0512, includes the Auto-Print 2.0" Standard Unit Dose Packaging System, Pak-EDGE UD 2.0 Software, a 2D USB Barcode Scanner, as well as installation, training services, and warranty support. The goods and services are critical for enhancing medication management and patient safety within the VA healthcare system. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to provide equivalent services by submitting their responses to Jonatan Rondon at jonatan.rondon@va.gov by 16:00 EST on April 9, 2025, as no proposals will be accepted for this sole-source procurement.

Point(s) of Contact
Rondon, JonatanContracting Officer
212-686-7500 ex. 5588
jonatan.rondon@va.gov
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36C24225Q0512.docx
Apr 3, 2025, 3:08 PM UTC
The document outlines a Special Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the intent to award a sole source contract to Medical Packaging, Inc., LLC for a Unit Dose Packaging System at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in Bronx, NY. The procurement, under solicitation number 36C24225Q0512, is compliant with FAR regulations for soliciting from a single source and utilizes the NAICS code 339113 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies. The contract encompasses the Auto-Print 2.0" Standard Unit Dose Packaging System, Pak-EDGE UD 2.0 Software, a 2D USB Barcode Scanner, installation and training services, and warranty support. Interested parties are invited to express their interest and capability to provide equivalent services, but no proposals will be requested or accepted for this sole-source procurement. Responses must be submitted by 16:00 EST on April 9, 2025. This notice emphasizes the government's prerogative to determine competition based on received interest while maintaining an objective stance towards potential alternative suppliers.
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