6515--550-26-1-985-0034 InstyMed Dispenser System (VA-26-00024776)
ID: 36C25226Q0151Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF252-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 12 (36C252)MILWAUKEE, WI, 53214, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e7ff86dac70f4148b30c05744cef88fe/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to negotiate a limited source contract with InstyMeds for the procurement of an InstyMed Dispenser System, specifically for use at the Danville VA Medical Center and various Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). The VA requires four InstyMed Medication Dispensing Systems to enhance the efficiency of medication delivery from provider orders to patients, ensuring timely access to medications. This automated system is critical for pharmacy operations, offering features such as location-specific formulary management, real-time inventory tracking, and integration capabilities with existing systems like Vista, with potential for future compatibility with Cerner. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Vernise L. Newton at vernise.newton@va.gov or by phone at 414-844-4800 x43248.

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    vernise.newton@va.govVernise L. Newton
    414-844-4800 x43248
    vernise.newton@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued a special notice indicating its intent to negotiate a limited source contract with InstyMeds for an InstyMed Dispenser System. This is not a request for proposal or quote, as no solicitation document is available. The VA requires these systems for its pharmacies, specifically at the Danville VA Medical Center and VA Illiana Pharmacy Service (for Urgent Care, Springfield CBOC, Mattoon CBOC, and Bloomington CBOC). The InstyMed system, identified as a sole source, is needed to improve the timely delivery of medications from provider order to patient. It offers features like location-specific formulary, real-time inventory tracking, and integration with Vista (and potential conversion for Cerner). The notice emphasizes that no other device meets these specific requirements and integration capabilities.
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