3650--COVID - Semi Auto-Packer - Tucson CMOP 762 Extend solicitation from 11/5/21 to 11/12/21

RFQ Deadline Extension Notification

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office CMOP is extending the solicitation time frame for responses due for Request for Quote (RFQ) #36C77021Q0586 Semi-Automated Packers for the Tucson CMOP. The time frame has been extended from September 27, 2021 1 PM CST to November 5, 2021 1 PM CST.

(The previous notice listed November 1st, 2021)

Any contractor who wishes to receive a copy of this RFQ may download it from the SAM.gov website or submit a request in writing. The VISN 15 Contracting Office address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Contracting Office 15, 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Attention Esperanza Roberts, Contracting Specialist. The email address is Esperanza.Roberts@va.gov. This RFQ is full and open with no set asides.

RFQ Deadline Extension & Site Visit Updated

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Contracting Office CMOP is extending the solicitation time frame for responses due for Request for Quote (RFQ) #36C77021Q0586 Semi-Automated Packers for the Tucson CMOP. The time frame has been extended from September 27, 2021 1 PM CST to November 5, 2021 1 PM CST.

Site Visit information:

SITE VISIT INSTRUCTIONS/DELIVERY/INSTALLATION LOCATION

SITE VISIT:

A site visit is scheduled for October 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM CDT (9:00 AM Local Time) for vendors to field measure the area. The site visit is for any vendor looking to provide a quote to ensure it best utilizes the space designated for the semi-automated packing system. Attendance is optional but highly encouraged.

Visitor check-in will be from 9:00-9:15 AM (Local Time) at the location listed below. Please enter through the facility s main entrance where every individual in attendance will need to present one photo ID to obtain a visitor s pass/badge. Temperatures will be checked upon entry to the facility and masks will be required to be worn to comply with COVID safety measures. Please also bring a copy of the Statement of Work to reference throughout the site visit, which will last approximately two hours.

Please provide confirmation of attendance to the site visit via email to Esperanza Roberts, Esperanza.Roberts@va.gov by October 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM (Noon) CDT.

Point of Contact information for the facility will be distributed once confirmation of attendance has been received.

Location of Site Visit

Department of Veterans Affairs

Southwest Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP)

3675 East Britannia Drive

Tucson, AZÂ 85706

Any contractor who wishes to receive a copy of this RFQ may download it from the SAM.gov website or submit a request in writing. The VISN 15 Contracting Office address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Contracting Office 15, 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Attention Esperanza Roberts, Contracting Specialist. The email address is Esperanza.Roberts@va.gov. This RFQ is full and open with no set asides.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, VISN 15 Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) intends to release a commercial solicitation for Semi-Automated Packer machines for the CMOP located in Tucson, Arizona. This CMOP requires Semi-Automated Packing machines to service the existing system. A full integration with the existing system is required, including additional conveyor logic and transfers to integrate with the existing system. As an option with the Semi-Automated Packing machines, the Tucson CMOP is also considering upgrades to the tote conveyor in the tote marriage area and the tote conveyor that interfaces with the existing A-frame automated unit of use dispensing system. However, this option is not a requirement for the Semi-Automated Packing machines.

The NAICS code is 332999 with a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation number is 36C77021Q0586. All other contract details including full specifications will be included in the Request for Quotes, which will be released on or about September 7th, 2021. The close date will be on or about September 14th, 2021 at 5PM CST. Any contractor who wishes to receive a copy of this RFQ may download it from the SAM.gov website or submit a request in writing. The VISN 15 Contracting Office address is: VA Heartland Network 15, Network Business Office, Contracting Office, 3450 S. 4th Street Trafficway, Leavenworth, KS 66048. Attention Esperanza Roberts, Contracting Specialist. The email address is Esperanza.Roberts@va.gov. This RFQ is full and open with no set asides.

All Responses shall:

Include a quote

Include any requested information as per the Request for Quote

Identify business size

Include any Letter of Authorization from the manufacturer to distribute item(s) if applicable