This is a firm fixed-price purchase order contract awarded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to Asteres Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of goods. The contract, valued at $99,872.20, is for the provision of Asteres' automated pharmacy solutions, particularly its ScriptCenter platform, which provides prescription management and improved access to medications for patients.
The contract, which does not have a set-aside designation, was awarded on July 26, 2016, with a completion date of September 30, 2016. Asteres Inc. specializes in supplying the VA and Department of Defense (DoD) with automated pharmacy pickup kiosks, lockers, and associated software and maintenance services to optimize pharmacy operations and provide convenient access to medications for veterans and active duty service members. This contract is part of Asteres' ongoing work with various Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) within the VA, as well as the DoD's Medical Command and Air Mobility Command, demonstrating the company's long-term relationships with these federal agencies.