SAM #36C26326Q0904

Sole Source Procurement: BD IV Prep (CATO) Software, Hardware, and Support for VA VISN 23

This notice announces the Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 23's intent to award a sole source contract to CareFusion Solutions, LLC for BD IV Prep (CATO) software subscriptions/licenses, IV Prep Gravimetric Packs, and Mettler Toledo balances, including installation, configuration, validation, and training at the VA Central Iowa and Minneapolis VA Health Care Systems. - Sole source procurement to CareFusion Solutions, LLC for BD IV Prep (CATO) software and hardware - Includes BD IV Prep software subscriptions/licenses and monthly support - BD IV Prep Gravimetric Packs (hardware, peripherals) for medication preparation - Mettler Toledo balances with installation, integration, and 5-year coverage plan - Services include: - Installation, configuration, validation, and go-live acceptance - Role-based training for pharmacy and biomedical staff, with job aids and completion records - 24/7/365 remote technical support and onsite service within 1 business day if needed - Project management, milestone reporting, and compliance with cybersecurity and regulatory standards - Period of performance: - Up to 12 months for purchase, delivery, installation, and go-live per site - Initial 12-month support period post go-live included at no charge - 5-year hardware coverage for Mettler Toledo balances - Opportunity is sole source, but capability statements from other vendors are accepted - NAICS code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) - Solicitation number: 36C26326Q0904; response due July 16, 2026

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office Central (RPOC), Network Contracting Office 23 (NCO 23) intends to award a sole source contract in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 with: CareFusion Solutions, LLC to provide BD Cato Subscriptions, IV Prep Gravimetric Pack, Mettler Toldedo support, installation, validation, training, and a one-year subscription/support term at the following VISN 23 facilities: VA Central Iowa Health Care System and Minneapolis VA Health Care System.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any responsible firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification and capability statements prior to the response due date and time. Vendors shall indicate if they are the direct supplier of the items. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements and must include relevant corporate experience along with the applicable contract number, total contract dollar amount, contract period of performance, details of the relevant services and customer point of contact with corresponding telephone number and email address. Responses must include following information: Company Name, SAM UEI number, Company address, Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address), and Business size. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Information provided will not be returned.

Responses are due by 07/16/2026 at 12:00 PM CST.

No submissions will be accepted after this date and time.

Responses shall be submitted via email to Jennifer.watkins-schoenig@VA.gov.

The NAICS code for this acquisition is 339112.

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