3650--lancaster - removal of old IDP

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 15 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source procurement contract for the removal of old IDP equipment at the Consolidated Mail-Out Pharmacy (CMOP) facility in Lancaster, Texas. The procurement is designated under Solicitation Number 36C77026Q0018 and falls under NAICS code 333993 (Packaging Machinery Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 3650 (Chemical And Pharmaceutical Products Manufacturing Machinery). The government proposes to negotiate directly with Quality Manufacturing Systems Inc. (QMSI), a small business entity, without competitive bidding. This notice serves as a formal announcement rather than a request for quotes from potential contractors. The contracting office is located in Leavenworth, Kansas, with Kelly L. Mann serving as the contract specialist.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contracting community of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source award under the authority of FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B), based on the determination that QMSI is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific requirements. The government has established a response deadline of October 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time for any feedback regarding this procurement decision. While this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties who believe they can provide similar products or services for future needs are encouraged to contact the network contracting office via email at kelly.mann@va.gov. The notice specifically targets contractors operating in the pharmaceutical and packaging machinery manufacturing sectors who may have capabilities relevant to mail-out pharmacy operations. No specific eligibility criteria are outlined for future participation, as the current procurement is restricted to the identified sole source provider.