J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - 436 Pharmacy EyeCons Replacement
ID: 36C25925Q0282Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through Network Contracting Office 19, intends to award a sole source contract for the replacement of the ScriptPro Eyecon Model 9430 to ScriptPro USA Inc. This procurement specifically aims to replace the existing Eyecon unit used in the Fort Harrison and Billings hospital pharmacies, ensuring compatibility with the current ScriptPro systems and maintaining operational continuity. The contract includes the supply of the Eyecon model, installation services, an interface controller, and on-site support, all of which must comply with ScriptPro standards for equipment and software. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet these requirements and submit their interest by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on March 18, 2025, to jason.lawrence3@va.gov, as this notice is not a request for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Charles Gritzmacher (CO)Contract Specialist
    (303) 712-5780
    charles.gritzmacher@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the replacement of the ScriptPro Eyecon Model 9430 to ScriptPro USA Inc. located in Kansas. The contract includes the supply of the Eyecon model, its installation, an interface controller, and on-site services. This procurement aims specifically to replace the Eyecon unit currently used in the Fort Harrison and Billings hospital pharmacies without altering the existing ScriptPro systems in place. Interested parties must demonstrate their capability to meet specific requirements, including compatibility with existing automation and inventory management systems and compliance with ScriptPro standards for equipment and software. Potential responders must submit their interest by March 18, 2025. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and the Government reserves the right to decide whether to pursue competition based on the responses received.
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