SAM #36C25527Q0054

VA Pyxis/BD Carousel maintenance, repair, software support, and workstation equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking continued maintenance and support for the Pyxis/BD Carousel pharmacy system at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita. - Opportunity: VA Network Contracting Office 15 (NCO 15) states its intent to sole-source Pyxis Carousel maintenance support to CareFusion Solutions, LLC. The notice is not a request for competitive quotes. - Scope: Maintain the existing BD Carousel unit and software/server, with quarterly preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, software support, parts, and critical system-down support 24x7x365. The draft work statement also calls for replacement printer(s) and scanner(s), plus two new workstations and associated peripherals, configuration, and integration. - Equipment: The draft lists one Carousel unit (model 165-35), one software/server (model 806), printer and scanner equipment, and two workstation sets. See the line-item list for part numbers and quantities. - Provider requirement: Work must be performed by technicians authorized by the OEM. Interested capable firms may submit capability information and evidence of authorization by November 23, 2026. - Term: The notice describes a three-year IDIQ with ordering periods, while the draft work statement describes a 12-month base period plus two one-year options. The final contract structure should be confirmed.

Description

This is an INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOTICE only. This is an intent to sole source notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent to sole source and synopsis of proposed action. The Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, intends to issue a sole-source contract under the authority of this non-competitive acquisition as implemented by 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) - FAR 6.103-1 (only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements), to CareFusion Solutions, LLC, located at 3750 Torrey View Ct, San Diego, California 92130. Services will consist of a three (3) year IDIQ with ordering periods.
CareFusion Solutions, LLC for PYXIS Carousel Maintenance Support Services 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. Authorized by OEM to repair and maintain Pyxis Carousel. Responses must include following information: Company Name SAM UEI number Company s address Point of Contact information (title, phone number and email address) Business size. Response 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. This notice of intent is not a request for quotations; interested parties may express their interest by completing the below questions and returning it to lisa.buchanan1@va.gov no later than 10:00 AM CST on 11/23/2026. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to number 36C25527Q0054, Notice of Intent in the subject line. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 811210. Brief Description of Services See attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Capability Statement All interested contractors must respond by email to lisa.buchanan1@va.gov before 10:00 A.M. CST on 11/23/2026. Please answer the following questions when responding: What is your company s Socioeconomic Status? (ex: small business, large business, SDVOSB, etc.) a. If SDVOSB or VOSB, are you registered with the Small Business Administration?
https://search.certifications.sba.gov/?GoTo=multiselect Provide Company s legal name along with Unique Entity ID (SAM) number.

Primary point of contact, including phone number and e-mail address.

Capabilities Statement.

List other Projects (Government and Commercial) that are similar in scope and size.

As this is a service acquisition, the Small Business Administration and the Federal Acquisition Regulation have a Limitations on Subcontracting Requirements. For all small businesses, to include SDVOSB and VOSB, At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. See FAR 52.219-14 and FAR 52.219-27 available in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

6a. Of the service actions listed above, which one(s) will your company perform as the prime contractor using its own personnel without subcontracting?

6b. With respect to the service actions listed above, which action(s) do you intend on subcontracting or using other than your company s own personnel?

6c. Of those services that will be performed, approximately what percentage will be paid to the subcontractor(s)?

Provide authorization letter showing your business is an authorized provider of services and supplies for PYXIS equipment listed in the Draft Statement of Work.

GSA Contract Number, if applicable.

*Failure to provide the information requested above (items 1-8) will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered a viable source. RFQ number 36C25527Q0054 has been assigned and should be referenced on all correspondence regarding this announcement. The Government will use this information when determining its business type decision.
This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government and no contract will be awarded as a direct result of this Sources Sought announcement.
Notes: Contractors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/SAM/

See attached document: PWS Pyxis Support DRAFT.

Additional Links:Wichita VAMC

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