7490--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - Digital Scanners MbM Cheyenne, WY & MbM Murfreesboro, TN
ID: 36C77026Q0025Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS OFFICE MACHINES (7490)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8d325ee7f1a948af86efd6be29f03078/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, intends to award a sole source contract to OPEX Corp. for the procurement of digital scanners essential for the Mail by Meds locations in Murfreesboro, TN, and Cheyenne, WY. These scanners are critical for processing and mailing approximately 2,400 prescriptions weekly to Veterans at each location, ensuring timely access to necessary medications. This procurement falls under NAICS Code 334118, which pertains to Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and is being conducted in accordance with 38 U.S. Code 8127 and VAAR 852.819-70008. While this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, responsible sources may submit capability statements to Wade Cunningham at wade.cunningham@va.gov for future consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Wade CunninghamContracting Specialist
    (913) 946-1981
    wade.cunningham@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, intends to award a sole source contract to OPEX Corp. for digital scanners. These scanners are crucial for Mail by Meds locations in Murfreesboro, TN, and Cheyenne, WY, supporting the weekly mailing of 2,400 prescriptions to Veterans per location. The procurement, identified under NAICS Code 334118 (Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing), is being conducted in accordance with 38 U.S. Code 8127 and VAAR 852.819-70008. This notice is an announcement of intent, not a request for competitive quotes, though responsible sources may submit capability statements to wade.cunningham@va.gov for future consideration.
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