6515--Pharmacy Medication Automation System with Installation
ID: 36C26025Q0096Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/7779d72bf343491098b00c8cb6ae7eb5/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market information for a Pharmacy Medication Automation System, including installation services, to enhance medication management at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. This initiative aims to procure Automated Dispensing Cabinets and an Inpatient Pharmacy Storage System, which are critical for improving medication tracking, inventory management, and clinical operations at facilities such as the Seattle VA Medical Center and American Lake VA Medical Center. Interested vendors, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small businesses, are encouraged to respond with their business details and capabilities by December 5, 2024, to Contract Specialist Denise Patches at Denise.Patches@va.gov or by phone at 253-888-4922. Responses will help the VA assess potential suppliers and modernize healthcare delivery in compliance with federal requirements.

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    Denise PatchesContract Specialist
    (253) 888-4922
    Denise.Patches@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking market information for a Pharmacy Medication Automation System that includes installation services. This Sources Sought Notice intends to identify qualified vendors, especially Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses and other small businesses, capable of providing automation solutions for medication management across the VA Puget Sound Health Care System. Key components of the project involve procuring Automated Dispensing Cabinets, an Inpatient Pharmacy Storage System, and related services to enhance medication tracking, inventory management, and clinical operations at facilities including the Seattle VA Medical Center and American Lake VA Medical Center. Interested contractors must provide their business details and size status relative to the NAICS code associated with surgical and medical instrument manufacturing. The VA clarifies that responses are voluntary and do not constitute a binding solicitation or contract award. This initiative reflects the agency's commitment to modernizing healthcare delivery and ensuring compliance with federal requirements. Responses are due by December 5, 2024, and should address specific equipment specifications, installation capabilities, and projected costs.
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