6515--Automated Pharmacy Prescription Dispensing Kiosks (VA-26-00030884)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center is seeking industry feedback on automated pharmacy prescription dispensing kiosks designed to improve medication access for Veterans through secure, pharmacist-verified dispensing systems. The RFI solicitation (36C10B26Q0129) requires vendors to submit capability statements, operational plans, and demonstrations of previous medical dispensing kiosk deployment experience by February 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, with technical questions due by January 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Key requirements include integration with VA electronic health record systems (Oracle Health and VistA), support for non-controlled and non-hazardous prescriptions, 24/7 operational capability, patient authentication functionality, remote pharmacist access, inventory management, and potential outdoor deployment in strategic locations including rural communities. The kiosks must support device footprint optimization, operational scalability, and comprehensive data visibility and reporting to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure patient safety. Vendor submissions are limited to 15 pages, excluding marketing materials, and should address all specific operational and technical requirements outlined in the RFI.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no specific Recovery Act funding requirements. No current contractor or incumbent has been identified in the solicitation documents, and no award value or budget range has been disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The solicitation will remain in the archive for 90 days following the response deadline of February 2, 2026, allowing potential vendors a substantial window to prepare and submit their capability statements. The point of contact for this opportunity is Contract Specialist Nicole Bestreski (Nicole.Bestreski@va.gov), with Andrea Caltabilota serving as a secondary contact. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 541512 (Computer Systems Design Services) and Product Service Code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), with the acquisition managed from the VA Technology Acquisition Center in Eatontown, New Jersey.