The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a sole-source $163,308 firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC (a subsidiary of Becton, Dickinson and Company) for the provision of Pyxis medication management services, including equipment rental, maintenance, and support. This contract, which has a period of performance through March 31, 2026, is for the VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
The original solicitation, in the form of a Special Notice, indicated that Carefusion Solutions is the original equipment manufacturer and the only authorized vendor capable of providing the proprietary Pyxis system's service and maintenance. The procurement will utilize the Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items under FAR 13.5, and the requirement was not set aside for any specific business category. The contract was awarded directly to Carefusion Solutions without a competitive bidding process.
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