J_A_36C255-24-AP-3438_PYXIS WI-Laspisa_TC_HH_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification document for Pyxis medical dispensing equipment maintenance services at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, KS, under FAR 13.5 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The justification supports awarding a sole-source contract to CareFusion Solutions, LLC for a 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods on a firm-fixed-price basis.

The document explains that CareFusion Solutions is the exclusive manufacturer and service provider for Pyxis products, and only their Field Service Technicians are authorized to perform maintenance, repairs, and software updates. The scope includes preventive maintenance, unscheduled services, software updates, labor, travel expenses, tools, and test equipment. A sources sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from 07/31/2024 to 08/09/2024, with CareFusion being the only respondent. The justification notes that using any unauthorized vendor would void warranties and could result in up to $6 million in damages. The contracting activity is Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15 in Leavenworth, KS, supporting the Wichita VA Medical Center under Purchase Request Number 589-25-1-4755-0001.