Pharmacy Outpatient Automation Maintenance and Support Services
ID: 23-0031Type: Justification
AwardedMar 30, 2023
Award #:V797D60647
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY (DHA)DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCYFALLS CHURCH, VA, 22042, USA

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/688fd66ebf6a4b9e90b8dacba7599477/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Health Agency (DHA), is seeking maintenance and support services for the Pharmacy Operations Automation Support (POAS) systems utilized at overseas Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Pharmacies, specifically for equipment manufactured by Parata Systems LLC. The procurement aims to ensure the continued functionality and reliability of pharmacy automation systems critical for efficient pharmaceutical operations in military healthcare settings. Interested vendors can reach out to Leslie Nelson at leslie.s.nelson7.civ@health.mil or call 703-681-4267 for further details regarding this opportunity. The place of performance for this contract will be in Falls Church, Virginia, with the specific notice type being a justification for the procurement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Leslie Nelson
    (703) 681-4267
    leslie.s.nelson7.civ@health.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    155 JA 23 0031_Redacted_publish.pdf
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