SAM #36C26326Q0852

Sole Source Maintenance and Support Contract for BD Pyxis Medication Systems at VA VISN 23

This notice announces the VA Midwest Healthcare Network (VISN 23)'s intent to award a sole source contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC for maintenance and software support of BD Pyxis medication systems across VA facilities in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. - Sole source procurement to Carefusion Solutions, LLC for BD Pyxis equipment and software maintenance - Consolidation of two existing service contracts into one firm fixed price contract - Services include repair, preventive maintenance, remote support, software updates, project management for upgrades, and clinical end user training - 24/7 technical support and onsite response required - Compliance with VA security protocols and hardware/software specifications - Interested parties may submit capability statements with Carefusion authorization - NAICS code: 811210; PSC: J065 - Specific equipment and quantities referenced in the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

Service Requirements: - Repair and preventive maintenance for BD Pyxis hardware, software, and databases - Remote support services (24/7/365) - Project management for software upgrades - Clinical end user training on software upgrades

Commercial Opportunity: - Only Carefusion Solutions, LLC is identified as capable of meeting proprietary maintenance requirements - Potential for authorized resellers/dealers if documentation from Carefusion is provided

Period of Performance: - Details not specified; refer to SOW for further information

Description

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with the VA Acquisition Manual (VAAM) M807.107-70 requiring small business contractors to be notified of the Veteran Affair’s (VA) intent to Consolidate. This Notice of Intent is to notify small business contractors of the VA’s intent to consolidate two BD Pyxis Service contracts. The proposed consolidated award will be for a sole source, firm fixed price contract to the following contractor in support of needed BD Pyxis equipment and software maintenance services to support the VA Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23.

Carefusion Solutions, LLC

SAM UEI: JEC9J3E8QBJ7

3750 Torrey View CT

San Diego, California

92130-2622, United States

This is done under authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1: Only one source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This is not a request for competitive quotes.

Market research revealed that Carefusion Solutions, LLC is the sole company that is able to maintain and support all BD Pyxis equipment as well as perform software maintenance services for the VA’s VISN23.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this service is 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and the Product Service Code (PSC) is J065 (Maintenance Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment – Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies).

While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement, including documentation from the proprietary rights holder Carefusion Solutions, LLC that such contractor could provide this service as an authorized reseller, authorized dealer or third party.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency by e-mailing such statement and supporting documentation to Emanuel Nevarez, Contracting Specialist emanuel.nevarez@va.gov. No phone calls please. Please indicate “36C26325Q0468 BD Pyxis Service” in subject line of e-mail.

Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete and consolidate this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government under authorities cited above.

See Attached Statement of Work (SOW)

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