SAM #36C26227Q0015

VA Loma Linda intends a sole-source award for Pyxis product subscriptions and services

The Department of Veterans Affairs’ Loma Linda Healthcare System plans a sole-source award for service and subscriptions covering its Government-owned Pyxis products. - Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs, Loma Linda Healthcare System, Network Contracting Office 22. - Intended contractor and OEM: CareFusion Solutions, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), is identified as the exclusive provider for the Pyxis products and related services. - Products covered: IV Prep Gravimetric packs, BD CATO Visual Documentation, and CCE Enterprise Core SW License. Quantities and part numbers are not provided. - Services: Product subscription, installation, and maintenance. The notice says service by other providers could void existing warranties and leave the products unsupported. - Procurement status: This is a notice of intent, not a request for proposals. The VA invites information presenting clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government. - Timing and value: No period of performance, response deadline, or estimated contract value is stated.

Description

This Special Notice of Intent (NOI) is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Loma Linda Healthcare System, intends to award a contract to CareFusion Solutions, LLC for subscription and service for Government owned Pyxis products (IV Prep Gravimetric packs, BD CATO Visual Documentation, and CCE Enterprise Core SW License). CareFusion Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Becton Dickinson and Company (BD), is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of Pyxis products, services and the sole company capable of performing installation and maintenance. Any service or maintenance performed by a third-party vendor, other than CareFusion Field Service Technician Affiliates, would render null and void any existing warranty and be unsupported by CareFusion Solutions LLC. The anticipated statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is in accordance with (IAW) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the Governments requirement for the continued provision of highly specialized equipment. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541519. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. A decision by the Government not to conduct competitive procurement for the proposed contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All inquiries shall be submitted via email to Anthony.delacruz@va.gov.

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