Introduction The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 9, Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9), is seeking information on the potential acquisition of new products and services from an authorized vendor to equip the new Louisville VA Medical Center (VAMC). The qualified vendor must meet the minimum requirements and salient characteristics outlined in section 4. This procurement supports the Initial Outfitting, Transition, and Activation (IOT&A) efforts of the Louisville VA Medical Center.

This request is for a Brand Name Only acquisition of the BD Pyxis Medication Systems and associated components outlined in Section 3 (Products and Services) and Section 4 Specifications/Salient Characteristics.

General Conditions Site Address The address of the Louisville VA Medical Center is provided below.

4906 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40222 Delivery Schedule Products must be delivered no earlier than the estimated delivery start date and no later than the delivery end date specified below.

The delivery schedule detailed above is based on the current construction timeline, considering the nature of activation efforts. It may change as dates fluctuate, so delivery dates must remain flexible.

The delivery of all products depends on the completion of relevant areas within the building. If any delay occurs with the construction or building acceptance, the vendor may need to adjust the delivery date at no cost to the Government. The Contractor will coordinate with the on-site points of contact prior to delivery.

The VA activations team will confirm the awardee’s actual delivery dates upon award.

Post-award, the vendor will coordinate delivery identified in this document with the VA before beginning any work (See Section 2.3). Once the dates have been confirmed, modifications to the schedule are subject to written approval by the CO, COR, and the vendor.

Delivery and Receiving The delivery and receipt of the proposed items are expected to be directed to the location specified below.

☒ Louisville VA Medical Center (detailed in section 2.1) ☐ IOT&A contractor provided warehouse: Address TBD Confirmation of the delivery location will be provided after the award.

The delivery of items identified in this document shall occur during normal loading dock business hours, which are defined as 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.

Delivery trucks are not permitted to remain at the receiving area. Trucks shall be unloaded, moved from the receiving area, and then brought back to the receiving area if necessary to haul out any waste, tools, or excess materials.

Shipping Label The shipping label on the outside of the box and the packing slip for all products must include at a minimum the basic shipping address information and the following additional details:

· Louisville VAMC Activations

· VA PO#*******

Below is an example of an acceptable shipping label:

Attn: Louisville VAMC Activations ( VA PO# ********) Louisville VA Medical Center 4906 Brownsboro Rd Louisville, KY 40222 Staging Requirements The vendor must outline the need for a staging area to facilitate item assembly and installation, if necessary. After the award, this information will be verified with the vendor.

The vendor is responsible for any damage to the building and finishes incurred by their team or associated subcontractors. The vendor must protect doors, walls, corners, and flooring prior to starting installation and provide proper protection for the building during installation.

The vendor will be accountable for covering the costs and repairing any damage or deficiencies noted in finished spaces and surfaces resulting from the vendor’s installation or associated subcontractors.

Assembly and Installation Required (Yes ☒ No ☐ ) The vendor must manage and coordinate the installation with the VA Activations and IOT&A contractor teams.

On-site assembly and installation of items, and performance of services identified in this document shall take place Monday through Friday, to excluding Federal Holidays. Vendor shall reference Work Breakdown Schedule provided on kick-off.

The vendor is required to provide tools, labor and materials to complete assembly and installation of the items detailed in this document.

Throughout the assembly and installation process, the vendor will have a qualified representative on-site as the vendor’s contact, serving as the liaison between the vendor and the Louisville VAMC. This on-site representative may also be the installer.

Whenever a vendor representative is present at the Louisville VAMC, the instructions from the COR to the representing party will be binding as if given to the vendor’s primary contact. While the COR may provide specific instructions, only the Contracting Officer has the authority to modify the terms or conditions of the contract.

During installation, if there are any potential problems (e.g., FF&E blocking or interfering with outlets, thermostats, sprinkler heads, etc.), the vendor and/or installer must report the issue to the onsite project manager as soon as it is discovered.

The Vendor is to ensure that all appliances are in working order and run a complete cycle through as needed. After installation, the vendor must inspect all products for proper operation and defects and perform a final cleaning.

Calibration Required (YES ☒ NO ☐ ) After the assembly and installation, the vendor must complete the calibration procedures outlined by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

The vendor must submit all documentation related to function and electrical testing, calibration, and overall product acceptance of OEM standards to the on-site Project Manager and VA Activation teams.

Training Required (Yes ☒ No ☐) The vendor must provide live clinical training for the staff when setup, operation, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures are included for the provided furniture.

The vendor will coordinate training dates with the on-site Project Manager. After the award, the vendor will confirm these dates to align with the clinical schedule. The proposed training date will take place following the installation of equipment.

Clean-Up and Disposal The vendor is responsible for unpacking furnishings and disposing of packaging materials offsite unless otherwise directed by the contractor. All packing materials must be recycled if possible.

The vendor must clean up and dispose of all waste generated each day they are on-site. If the vendor is unable to do so that day, they must inform the on-site Project Manager to establish the expected date for the remaining waste removal and disposal.

The Louisville VAMC does not have on-site dumpsters available for vendor use; all waste generated must be taken to an off-site location.

Waste and excess material removal will occur through the loading dock area.

Additional Requirements The product manufacturer’s date cannot exceed 24 months (2 years) before the purchase order date. The equipment must be unused and not refurbished, and it should have the latest software and hardware updates installed by the manufacturer.

Batteries included with the unit must have been manufactured within 12 months (1 year) of the purchase order issuance date.

Service Manuals, including the theory of operation, maintenance requirements, repair information, schematics, part lists, and troubleshooting details, will be provided to the VA HTM Department in electronic format.

Warranty information regarding parts and labor must be provided for all procured products in electronic format. Documentation must be sent to both the IOT&A contractor and the VA HTM Department within three (3) days of delivery.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure This equipment does connect to a VA network. Therefore, in accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist, block 6, the C&A requirements do apply to this requirement, and a Security Accreditation Package is required.

This equipment does hold or store patient information. Therefore, in accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist block 7, Appendix B and C provisions do apply. BAA Standard Language: It has been determined that protected health information (PHI) may be used, disclosed, accessed, transmitted, created, stored/maintained, and/or destroyed (providing appropriate proof of destruction in compliance with VA Directive 6371) by the Contractor, and a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) will be required. The Contractor will adhere to the requirements set forth within the BAA, referenced in the solicitation, and shall comply with all applicable VA/VHA Directives. Once awarded, Contractor and Contracting Officer will collaborate with the Facility Privacy Officer: Lonnie D. McCray, Vhalouprivacyofficer@va.gov to implement or ensure association of the appropriate BAA.

Appendix B: The contractor, their personnel, and their subcontractors shall be subject to the Federal laws, regulations, standards, and VA Directives and Handbooks regarding information and information system security as delineated in this contract.

Appendix C: Section 2 – VA INFORMATION CUSTODIAL LANGUAGE. This entire section applies to all acquisitions requiring any Information Security and Privacy language.

a) The Government shall receive unlimited rights to data/intellectual property first produced and delivered in the performance of this contract or order (hereinafter “contract”) unless expressly stated otherwise in this contract. This includes all rights to source code and all documentation created in support thereof. The primary clause used to define Government and Contractor data rights is FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General. The primary clause used to define computer software license (not data/intellectual property first produced under this contractor or order) is FAR 52.227-19, Commercial Computer Software License.

b) Information made available to the contractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract will be used only for the purposes specified in the service agreement, SOW, PWS, PD, and/or contract. The contractor shall not use VA information in any other manner without prior written approval from a VA Contracting Officer (CO). The primary clause used to define Government and Contractor data rights is FAR 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General.

c) VA information will not be co-mingled with any other data on the contractor’s information systems or media storage systems. The contractor shall ensure compliance with Federal and VA requirements related to data protection, data encryption, physical data segregation, logical data segregation, classification requirements and media sanitization.

d) VA reserves the right to conduct scheduled or unscheduled audits, assessments, or investigations of contractor Information Technology (IT) resources to ensure information security is compliant with Federal and VA requirements. The contractor shall provide all necessary access to records (including electronic and documentary materials related to the contracts and subcontracts) and support (including access to contractor and subcontractor staff associated with the contract) to VA, VA's Office Inspector General(OIG),nd/or Government Accountability Office (GAO) staff during periodic control assessments, audits, or investigations.

e) The contractor may only use VA information within the terms of the contract and applicable Federal law, regulations, and VA policies. If new Federal information security laws, regulations or VA policies become applicable after execution of the contract, the parties agree to negotiate contract modification and adjustment necessary to implement the new laws, regulations, and/or policies.

f) The contractor shall not make copies of VA information except as specifically authorized and necessary to perform the terms of the contract. If copies are made for restoration purposes, after the restoration is complete, the copies shall be destroyed in accordance with VA Directive 6500, VA Cybersecurity Program and VA Information Security Knowledge Service.

g) If a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) contract is terminated for default or cause with a business associate, the related local Business Associate Agreement (BAA) shall also be terminated and actions taken in accordance with VHA Directive 1605.05, Business Associate Agreements. If there is an executed national BAA associated with the contract, VA will determine what actions are appropriate and notify the contactor.

h) The contractor shall store and transmit VA sensitive information in an encrypted form, using VA-approved encryption tools which are, at a minimum, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules (or its successor) validated and in conformance with VA Information Security Knowledge Service requirements. The contractor shall transmit VA sensitive information using VA approved Transport Layer Security (TLS) configured with FIPS based cipher suites in conformance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-52, Guidelines for the Selection, Configuration and Use of Transport Layer Security (TLS) Implementations.

i) The contractor’s firewall and web services security controls, as applicable, shall meet or exceed VA’s minimum requirements.

j) Except for uses and disclosures of VA information authorized by this contract for performance of the contract, the contractor may use and disclose VA information only in two situations: (i) in response to a qualifying order of a court of competent jurisdiction after notification to VA CO (ii) with written approval from the VA CO. The contractor shall refer all requests for, demands for production of or inquiries about, VA information and information systems to the VA CO for response.

k) Notwithstanding the provision above, the contractor shall not release VA records protected by Title 38 U.S.C. § 5705, Confidentiality of medical quality-assurance records and/or Title 38 U.S.C. § 7332, Confidentiality of certain medical records pertaining to drug addiction, sickle cell anemia, alcoholism or alcohol abuse or infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). If the contractor is in receipt of a court order or other requests for the above-mentioned information, the contractor shall immediately refer such court order or other requests to the VA CO for response.

l) Information made available to the contractor by VA for the performance or administration of this contract or information developed by the contractor in performance or administration of the contract will be protected and secured in accordance with VA Directive 6500 and Identity and Access Management (IAM) Security processes specified in the VA Information Security Knowledge Service.

m) Any data destruction done on behalf of VA by a contractor shall be done in accordance with National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements as outlined in VA Directive 6500, Records and Information Management, VA Handbook 6500.1, Records Management Procedures, and applicable VA Records Control Schedules.

n) The contractor shall provide its plan for destruction of all VA data in its possession according to VA Directive 6500 and NIST 800-88, Guidelines for Media Sanitization prior to termination or completion of this contract. If directed by the COR/CO, the contractor shall return all Federal Records to VA for disposition.

o) Any media, such as paper, magnetic tape, magnetic disks, solid state devices or optical discs that is used to store, process, or access VA information that cannot be destroyed shall be returned to VA. The contractor shall hold the appropriate material until otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or CO. Items shall be returned securely via VA-approved methods. VA sensitive information must be transmitted utilizing VA-approved encryption tools which are validated under FIPS 140-2 (or its successor) and NIST 800-52. If mailed, the contractor shall send via a trackable method (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) and immediately provide the COR/CO with the tracking information. Self-certification by the contractor that the data destruction requirements above have been met shall be sent to the COR/CO within 30 business days of termination of the contract.

p) All electronic storage media (hard drives, optical disks, CDs, back-up tapes, etc.) used to store, process or access VA information will not be returned to the contractor at the end of lease, loan, or trade-in. Exceptions to this paragraph will only be granted with the written approval of the VA CO.

Appendix C: Section 5 - SECURITY INCIDENT INVESTIGATION. This entire section applies to all acquisitions requiring any Information Security and Privacy language.

a) The contractor, subcontractor, their employees, or business associates shall immediately (within one hour) report suspected security / privacy incidents to the VA OIT’s Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) by calling (855) 673-4357 (TTY: 711). The ESD is OIT’s 24/7/365 single point of contact for IT-related issues. After reporting to the ESD, the contractor, subcontractor, their employees, or business associates shall, within one hour, provide the COR/CO the incident number received from the ESD.

b) To the extent known by the contractor/subcontractor, the contractor/ subcontractor's notice to VA shall identify the information involved and the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the following:

(1) The date and time (or approximation of) the Security Incident occurred

(2) The names of individuals involved (when applicable).

(3) The physical and logical (if applicable) location of the incident.

(4) Why the Security Incident took place (i.e., catalyst for the failure).

(5) The amount of data belonging to VA believed to have been compromised.

(6) The remediation measures the contractor is taking to ensure no future incidents of a similar nature.

c) After the contractor has provided the initial detailed incident summary to VA, they will continue to provide written updates on any new and relevant circumstances or facts they discover. The contractor, subcontractor, and their employes shall fully cooperate with VA or third-party entity performing an independent risk analysis on behalf of VA. Failure to cooperate may be deemed a material breach and grounds for contract termination.

d) VA IT contractors shall follow VA Handbook 6500, Risk Management Framework for VA Information Systems VA Information Security Program, and VA Information Security Knowledge Service guidance for implementing an Incident Response Plan or integrating with an existing VA implementation.

e) In instances of theft or break-in or other criminal activity, the contractor/subcontractor must concurrently report the incident to the appropriate law enforcement entity (or entities) of jurisdiction, including the VA OIG, and the VA Office of Security and Law Enforcement. The contractor, its employees, and its subcontractors and their employees shall cooperate with VA and any law enforcement authority responsible for the investigation and prosecution of any possible criminal law violation(s) associated with any incident. The contractor/subcontractor shall cooperate with VA in any civil litigation to recover VA information, obtain monetary or other compensation from a third party for damages arising from any incident, or obtain injunctive relief against any third party arising from, or related to, the incident.

f) The contractor shall comply with VA Handbook 6500.2, Management of Breaches Involving Sensitive Personal Information, which establishes the breach management policies and assigns responsibilities for the oversight, management and reporting procedures associated with managing of breaches.

g) With respect to unsecured Protected Health Information (PHI), the contractor is deemed to have discovered a data breach when the contractor knew or should have known of breach of such information. When a business associate is part of VHA contract, notification to the covered entity (VHA) shall be made in accordance with the executed BAA.

h) If the contractor or any of its agents fails to protect VA sensitive personal information or otherwise engages in conduct which results in a data breach involving any VA sensitive personal information the contractor/subcontractor processes or maintains under the contract; the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the VA as set forth in clause 852.211-76, Liquidated Damages—Reimbursement for Data Breach Costs.

Products and Services This request is a Brand Name only requirement for Pharmacy Medication Systems for the new Louisville VAMC.

The manufacturer selected for the Basis of Design is BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company).

The tables in Sections 3.1 (Products) and 3.2 (Services) below summarize the required products and services for the package items. Section 4 (Salient Characteristics) provides detailed information on the necessary salient characteristics related to each line item number in the tables.

Products (Including Software and Licenses)

Pyxis Medstations & Refrigerators

Pyxis Small Parts - Return Bins

EHRM -Host Conversion Services

Services

Specifications / Salient Characteristics M3150 Distribution System, Medication, Automatic General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 35 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: BD Pyxis MedStation ES Description Hardware and software system for automated medication dispensing that enhances safety and efficiency through patient-centric, secure workflows, and meaningful integration with healthcare IT systems. Key characteristics include customizable storage options with CUBIE® pockets, simplified user management via Active Directory integration, enterprise-wide synchronization for standardization, and comprehensive data integration with other BD solutions like BD HealthSight. The system's platform approach allows for scalability, reduced IT footprint, and improved access to medications, thus minimizing errors, diversion, and delays Specifications/Salient Characteristics Safety & Security

· Reduced Errors: It helps prevent harmful medication errors and adverse drug events through safety features like highlighting patients with the same last name.

· Diversion Control: The system offers secure, single line-item access, which helps reduce the risk of medication diversion.

· Biometric Access: A biometric access system is available to control user access to medications.

Workflow & Efficiency

· Patient-Centric Design: A patient-centric interface guides clinicians to patient and medication information efficiently.

· Faster Access: It reduces the time to first dose, allowing for faster initiation of patient therapies.

· Streamlined Workflow: The system streamlines clinical workflows, reducing disruptions and delays.

Capacity & Integration

· Medication Pockets: Full-height pockets provide increased capacity to store larger medications and a greater variety of drugs.

· HIT Integration: The platform allows for meaningful integration with hospital information technology (HIT) systems, providing necessary data for decision-making and reporting.

· Centralized Management: It enables centralized formulary and user management across a health system for greater standardization and efficiency.

Management & Scalability

· System-Wide Platform: The Pyxis ES platform provides a unified, web-accessible system that can scale to support a hospital or entire health system as it grows.

· Reduced IT Footprint: It leverages existing IT investments, reducing the overall IT footprint for the health system.

· Flexibility: The system allows for configuration to meet site-specific needs within the standardized framework.

· Includes: Medication Label Module Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 22.80” (inches)

· Depth: 26.69” (inches)

· Height: 54.41” (inches) M3150A Medication, Anesthesia, Mobile General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 13 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: PYXIS ANESTHESIA SYSTEM ES Description BD Pyxis Anesthesia System ES is an automated medication dispensing cabinet designed for operating rooms (ORs) and procedural areas. Built on the Pyxis ES platform, its salient characteristics are an integrated, patient-centric workflow, robust security features, and centralized management that provides visibility and control over medication use.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics Patient-centric workflows and safety

· Intuitive interface: The system's user interface is specifically designed for the fast-paced OR environment. It allows anesthesia providers to quickly access medications for a specific patient from a single screen, reducing workflow interruptions.

· Safety enhancements: The software uses visual cues to highlight patients with the same or similar names, which helps prevent selecting the wrong patient. Barcode scanning technology is also used during removal and replenishment to reduce the risk of medication errors.

· Electronic documentation: The system automatically captures and documents medication removals, returns, and waste, significantly reducing the need for time-consuming manual record-keeping.

· Integrated labeling: When integrated with a Codonics Safe Label System, it can automatically print compliant, color-coded syringe labels, with data verified by scanning the medication. This further reduces the potential for labeling errors.

Medication security and compliance

· Secure access: Advanced biometric technology and secure, locking drawers restrict access to controlled substances and high-risk medications, which helps protect against diversion and promotes regulatory compliance.

· Controlled storage: The system offers various storage options, including secure MiniDrawers for controlled substances and a controlled-access "pop-matrix" drawer for bulkier high-risk medications.

· Electronic tracking: The software electronically documents waste and returns directly within the workflow, with warnings and reminders to reinforce proper procedures.

· Inventory control: The system provides automated inventory tracking for controlled substances and integrates with other Pyxis solutions for managing narcotics from the pharmacy to the OR.

Centralized management and integration

· Enterprise-wide platform: The Anesthesia Station is part of the larger BD Pyxis ES platform, which allows hospitals to centralize and standardize medication management across different care areas using a single database.

· Health Information Technology (HIT) integration: The system integrates with existing HIT systems, including the hospital's pharmacy information system (PIS) and Active Directory. This allows for a single, synchronized formulary and streamlined user management.

· Pharmacy visibility: Pharmacy staff gain visibility into medication inventory and utilization within the OR and procedural areas, which supports increased inventory control and better charge capture.

· Centralized reporting: The Pyxis ES platform allows authorized staff to access insightful reports on medication usage from any web browser, aiding in inventory control and efficiency analysis.

· Includes: Medication Label Module Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 47.50” (inches)

· Depth: 28.00” (inches)

· Height: 61.00” (inches) M3150B Distribution System, Medication, Automatic, Countertop General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 9 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: Medstation ES, 2-Drawer Description The BD Pyxis MedStation ES, 2-Drawer is an automated medication dispensing system with secure CUBIE pockets, biometric access, a patient-centric interface for streamlined workflows, integration with HIT systems, and a thermal printer for user-friendly operation. It is designed to enhance patient safety by reducing medication errors and diversion, improve efficiency, and support regulatory compliance. The 2-drawer version likely refers to a compact configuration, though the core features remain consistent across the ES platform.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

· Secure Medication Access: Utilizes secure CUBIE pockets for storing medications, with the 2-drawer model likely representing a smaller, more compact configuration of the standard ES system.

· Patient-Centric Design: The system provides a patient-centered interface, simplifying workflows for nurses by offering quick access to patient and medication information.

· Biometric Access: Incorporates a biometric system for secure user authentication and access to the system.

· Workflow Efficiency: Aims to improve efficiency with features like a barcode scanner, thermal printer, and a simple, four-step dispensing process, making it easier and faster for nurses to dispense the right medication to the right patient.

· Integration Capabilities: Meaningfully integrates with Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) systems, allowing for data sharing and centralized management of the formulary and user roles across a health system.

· Enhanced Patient Safety: Includes safety enhancements, such as highlighting patients with the same last name, to help prevent errors, and provides secure, electronic tracking of controlled medications to reduce diversion.

· System Management: Allows for defined and adjustable system management roles, enabling pharmacists to efficiently manage medications.

· Compliance Support: The system is designed to facilitate compliance with select regulatory requirements.

· Includes: Medication Label Module Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 22.80” (inches)

· Depth: 27” (inches)

· Height: 28.00” (inches) M3150D Medication, Dispenser, Host, Main General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 17 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: Pyxis MedStation ES w/ 6-Drawers, 5 Cubies Description The BD Pyxis MedStation ES with 6-drawers and 5 Cubies is an automated medication dispensing system characterized by its focus on patient safety, streamlined workflow, and configurable, secure storage. This specific configuration offers a balance of locked drawer access and CUBIE pockets for managing different types of medications.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics Medication and patient safety: The system is designed to minimize the risk of medication errors.

· Secure access: Biometric authentication and secure, single-item access CUBIE technology prevent unauthorized use and help detect diversion.

· Streamlined workflow: Patient-centric interfaces and clear on-screen information guide nurses through the dispensing process, which can be completed in as few as four steps.

· Patient identification: It highlights patients with the same last name to reduce the risk of selecting the wrong individual.

Storage and configuration: This model features a variety of storage options to accommodate different medication types.

· 6-drawer capacity: Provides locked and secure storage for a range of medications.

· 5 CUBIE pockets: The CUBIE pockets are modular storage bins with individually controlled lids that automatically open to provide access to only the prescribed medication dose.

· Flexible storage: The use of different drawer types and sizes, including mini-drawers and matrix drawers, allows facilities to customize storage to their specific formulary needs.

Health Information Technology (HIT) integration: The Pyxis MedStation ES platform integrates with hospital IT systems for centralized control and data sharing.

· Enterprise-wide management: It enables system-wide standardization for formulary management, reporting, and user access control.

· Real-time data: The system provides nurses with comprehensive, real-time patient and medication information at the point of care.

Workflow efficiency: The design improves both nursing and pharmacy workflows.

· Optimized dispensing: A streamlined process, including the "My Patients" screen, helps nurses access medications quickly.

· Inventory management: The system provides automated alerts for low stock levels, and integration with the Pyxis Enterprise Server allows for efficient refill management.

· Centralized control: Pharmacists can manage medication distribution across multiple cabinets from a central location.

Compliance and tracking:

· Narcotics management: Features for counting and tracking controlled substances help maintain a detailed inventory and simplify discrepancy resolution.

· Regulatory support: Automation of inventory and dispensing records assists with meeting regulatory requirements.

· Includes: Medication Label Module Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 22.80” (inches)

· Depth: 26.70” (inches)

· Height: 54.40” (inches) M3150E Medication, Dispenser, Auxiliary, Single Column, 7-Drawer General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 13 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: Pyxis MedStation ES Auxiliary (7-Drawer) Description The BD Pyxis MedStation ES is an automated medication dispensing system supporting decentralized medication management. It helps clinicians safely and efficiently dispense the right medications, for the right patients at the right time. The BD Pyxis ES platform offers enterprise-wise medication management through integration with HIT systems.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

· 7-drawer configuration: The unit contains seven standard drawers to expand the storage capacity of a Pyxis MedStation ES system.

· Secure pockets: The drawers can be configured with CUBIE™ pockets, which provide secure, single-line-item access to medications. This prevents access to other stored drugs and helps reduce the risk of diversion.

· Biometric access: The system features a biometric access system (fingerprint ID) to ensure that only authorized personnel can access medications.

· Robust tracking: It securely stores and tracks medications and is primarily intended to be used by qualified healthcare providers

· 7-drawer configuration: The unit contains seven standard drawers to expand the storage capacity of a Pyxis MedStation ES system.

· Secure pockets: The drawers can be configured with CUBIE™ pockets, which provide secure, single-line-item access to medications. This prevents access to other stored drugs and helps reduce the risk of diversion.

· Biometric access: The system features a biometric access system (fingerprint ID) to ensure that only authorized personnel can access medications.

· Robust tracking: It securely stores and tracks medications and is primarily intended to be used by qualified healthcare providers

· Compact footprint: The 7-drawer auxiliary unit is designed to add storage capacity while maintaining a relatively small physical footprint Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 22.80” (inches)

· Depth: 26.70” (inches)

· Height: 46.80” (inches) M3150F Medication, MedStation/Supply, Auxiliary, Double Column, 8 Door General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 7 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: Pyxis MedStation ES Auxiliary (8-Dr) Description The BD Pyxis MedStation ES is an automated medication dispensing system supporting decentralized medication management. It helps clinicians safely and efficiently dispense the right medications, for the right patients at the right time. The BD Pyxis ES platform offers enterprise-wise medication management through integration with HIT systems.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

· Expansion of Pyxis ES system: The 8-Dr auxiliary cabinet does not operate as a standalone device. Instead, it serves as a large-capacity module that connects to a Pyxis MedStation ES main unit, leveraging its software, patient data, and user interface to manage medication storage and retrieval.

· Health Information Technology (HIT) integration: The auxiliary unit benefits from the core system's integration with a hospital's HIT systems. This allows for centralized formulary management, user administration, reporting, and patient-specific medication orders across the entire health system.

· Patient-centric workflow: Like the main Pyxis station, the auxiliary unit enables a streamlined workflow for nurses. The system guides clinicians to the correct medication for a specific patient, helping to reduce errors by providing access only to the prescribed medicine.

· Increased security and capacity: The 8-door, double-column design is an optimal solution for storing a high volume of medications, including larger items. It maintains a secure, controlled-access environment to prevent medication diversion.

· Configurable storage options: Within the eight lockable doors, the cabinet utilizes flexible and modular components for storage. These include the smart CUBIE™ pockets, which can be configured as half-height or full-height, and mini-drawers. This configuration allows for single-line-item access to medications, meaning that when a clinician selects a drug, only the specific compartment containing that drug unlocks.

· Controlled access and tracking: Users authenticate access using the main Pyxis system, often through a biometric fingerprint scan. The system creates an electronic log of all transactions, including the identity of the person who accessed the medication and when Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 51.80” (inches)

· Depth: 27.50” (inches)

· Height: 78.90” (inches) M3150G Medication, MedStation/Supply, Auxiliary, Single Column, 4 Door General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 11 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: Pyxis MedStation ES Auxiliary (4-Dr) Description The BD Pyxis MedStation ES is an automated medication dispensing system supporting decentralized medication management. It helps clinicians safely and efficiently dispense the right medications, for the right patients at the right time. The BD Pyxis ES platform offers enterprise-wise medication management through integration with HIT systems.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

· Expansion cabinet: As an auxiliary unit, the 4-door cabinet does not function independently. It is a tall, single-column extension that increases the total medication inventory available at a specific clinical location.

· Dimensions: It measures 31 inches wide, 28 inches deep, and 79.5 inches high. The four-door configuration offers a significant amount of additional storage space.

· Modular storage: The interior can be configured with a variety of secure, electronically-controlled compartments, including:

· CUBIE pockets: Modular, lockable bins that can be configured in various sizes to hold specific medications. When a clinician needs a specific medication, only the correct CUBIE pocket is unlocked, which improves security and accuracy.

· Secure mini-drawers: Both single- and triple-wide drawers are available for storing smaller quantities of medication.

· Deep bin drawers: Accommodate larger medications and supplies that may not fit in standard pockets.

· Matrix drawers: Provide flexible, organized storage for a variety of items

· Expansion cabinet: As an auxiliary unit, the 4-door cabinet does not function independently. It is a tall, single-column extension that increases the total medication inventory available at a specific clinical location.

· Dimensions: It measures 31 inches wide, 28 inches deep, and 79.5 inches high. The four-door configuration offers a significant amount of additional storage space.

· Modular storage: The interior can be configured with a variety of secure, electronically-controlled compartments, including:

· CUBIE pockets: Modular, lockable bins that can be configured in various sizes to hold specific medications. When a clinician needs a specific medication, only the correct CUBIE pocket is unlocked, which improves security and accuracy.

· Secure mini-drawers: Both single- and triple-wide drawers are available for storing smaller quantities of medication.

· Deep bin drawers: Accommodate larger medications and supplies that may not fit in standard pockets.

· Matrix drawers: Provide flexible, organized storage for a variety of items Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 31.00” (inches)

· Depth: 28.00” (inches)

· Height: 79.50” (inches) M3150H Medication Cabinet, half-height General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 1 Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: Medstation ES Half Height Description The BD Pyxis MedStation ES Half Height AUX is an auxiliary cabinet for the Pyxis MedStation ES automated medication dispensing system, designed to provide flexible, secure medication storage in a smaller physical footprint. It integrates with the main MedStation ES system and the hospital's health information technology (HIT) to offer additional storage capacity.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

· Secure CUBIE pockets: Offers half-height CUBIE pockets for secure, single-line-item storage of medications. This allows for configurable capacity to accommodate various medication types.

· Two doors: The auxiliary unit features two secure doors for accessing the medication storage.

· Increased capacity: It adds configurable storage space, which can be used to hold larger medications or expand the overall inventory in a care area

· Half-height form factor: As a half-height unit, it provides a more compact profile than full-sized cabinets, making it suitable for areas with limited space.

· Modular integration: The "AUX" designation indicates it is an auxiliary or expansion unit, designed to be connected to and managed by the main Pyxis MedStation ES cabinet.

Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 31” (inches)

· Depth: 28” (inches)

· Height: 43” (inches) R6010P Refrigerator, Medication, Pyxis, 13.3 Cu Ft General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 11 (Left Hinge); 18 (Right Hinge) Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

· Model: BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator 13CF Description The BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator provides integrated and secure, single line-item access to high-risk and high-value refrigerated medications.

Specifications/Salient Characteristics

· Secure Access Control: The refrigerator's locking bins are only accessed when a medication is requested from the connected BD Pyxis MedStation ES system, ensuring only authorized personnel can retrieve specific medications.

· Medication Safety: The security features and proper temperature maintenance help prevent medication errors, diversion, and loss of high-value or controlled substances.

· Precise Temperature Management: As a medical-grade refrigerator, it provides accurate and consistent temperature control, crucial for preserving the efficacy of refrigerated medications and vaccines and meeting storage recommendations.

· Workflow Integration: Its seamless connection to the BD Pyxis MedStation ES streamlines the workflow for dispensing refrigerated medications, reducing unnecessary movement and improving efficiency.

· Flexibility and Configuration: The BD Pyxis ES Refrigerator can be customized with standard or deep bins and shelves, allowing healthcare facilities to adapt it to their unique medication storage requirements.

· Regulatory Compliance: The unit is designed to support adherence to regulatory standards for medication storage, including CDC guidelines for vaccine storage Dimensions Dimensions must not exceed those listed below:

· Width: 24.25” (inches)

· Depth: 29.50” (inches)

· Height: 70.50” (inches) R6200P Refrigerator, Medication, Pyxis, 5 Cu. Ft.

General Requirements

· Brand Name Only Requirement

· Total Quantity: 4 (Left Hinge); 7 (Right Hinge) Basis of Design

· Manufacturer: BD

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