PAR Bins
ID: 36C25525Q0309Type: Sources Sought
2 AwardsAug 11, 2025
$619.4K$619,368
AwardeePAR EXCELLENCE SYSTEMS, INC CINCINNATI 45249-1650
Award #:36C25525P0369
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF255-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 15 (36C255)LEAVENWORTH, KS, 66048, USA

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Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

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SCALES AND BALANCES (6670)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking responses for a Sources Sought announcement regarding the procurement of a weight-based inventory management system for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The primary objective is to enhance the management of medical, surgical, prosthetic, and environmental services supplies, thereby minimizing the need for physical inventory checks and preventing stockouts. This integrated system should feature web-based accessibility, real-time data reporting, automated order management, and detailed inventory tracking, with installation planned across multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Interested contractors must submit their qualifications and capability statements by April 21, 2025, and can contact Denise Maynard at denise.maynard@va.gov or 913-946-1975 for further information.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is soliciting responses for a Sources Sought announcement (Solicitation Number 36C25525Q0309) aimed at market research for a weight-based inventory management system for the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. The objective is to enhance storage management for medical, surgical, prosthetic, and environmental services supplies, thereby reducing physical inventory checks and stockouts. Potential contractors are required to provide detailed qualifications, capability statements, and essential information by April 21, 2025. The project includes installation across multiple Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) and requires an integrated system with web-based accessibility, real-time data reporting, and extensive functionality, including automated order management and detailed inventory tracking. Contract terms stipulate a one-year maintenance and support agreement post-installation, continuous monitoring of system functionality, and specific training for VA personnel. The overall goal is to ensure efficient inventory management aligned with VA standards while fostering participation from qualified businesses to achieve these objectives effectively.
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