0374 SSJ.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification Template for FAR 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The procurement seeks a five-month follow-on lease of Pyxis Medication Management Station/MedStation equipment with Carefusion Solutions LLC (OEM) for the Northern Indiana Healthcare System (NIHCS), covering facilities in Marion, Fort Wayne, and Jackie Walorski Clinic. The equipment provides computerized medication dispensing for up to 143 beds, enabling rapid access, on-site dispensing, and secure medication stocking in a 24/7, 100% accountable environment. The estimated delivery period is April 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. Competition is restricted under FAR 13.5(c)(1) as the only responsible source meeting agency requirements. The justification cites the existing Pyxis installation (leased since 2019 under previous contracts), technical incompatibility with alternative brands, unacceptable delays in fulfilling requirements without continuity, and the proprietary nature of the sole/limited source situation. Market research identified two SD/VOSB distributors and one SB authorized distributor, but only the OEM can provide the required equipment. The VA Rule of Two cannot be satisfied, and no small business set-aside applies. No other facts supporting open competition or alternative procurement methods are documented. The effective date is December 30, 2025, with requisition number 36C250-26-AP-1427 for Network Contracting Office 10, Station 610, Northern Indiana Healthcare System.