3650--KNAPP ATD Cannister Order Site 763 Intent to Sole Source Notice
ID: 36C77025Q0031Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CMOP OFFICE (36C770)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

NAICS

All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (326199)

PSC

CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING MACHINERY (3650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8f3b2c4a2579464eb8f833dde4a3c085/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of 100 spare dispensing canisters from KNAPP Inc. for use with the Tablet Capsule Automated (TCA) system. This procurement is essential for maintaining backup supplies necessary for uninterrupted dispensing operations at the Dallas Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy located in Lancaster, Texas. The action is in compliance with federal regulations under 41 U.S. Code 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), ensuring that the VA can continue its critical pharmacy operations. Interested parties may express their capability to provide similar products for future needs by contacting Contracting Specialist Larry Zaritz at larry.zaritz@va.gov or by phone at 913-684-0156.

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    Larry ZaritzContracting Specialist
    (913) 684-0156
    larry.zaritz@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Procurement for the purchase of 100 spare dispensing canisters from KNAPP Inc. This action is in compliance with federal regulations (41 U.S. Code 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(2)) and is designated for the Tablet Capsule Automated (TCA) system, also produced by KNAPP. The canisters are essential for maintaining backup operations within the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy located in Lancaster, Texas. While this notice does not solicit quotes, other parties may express interest in providing similar products for future needs by contacting the network contracting office. This procurement highlights the VA's commitment to ensuring uninterrupted pharmacy operations while adhering to regulatory procurement processes.
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