6515--Automated Pill Cutter

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, specifically the VA Portland Healthcare System, is soliciting quotes for one automated pill cutting machine through solicitation number 36C26025Q0822. The procurement seeks an ezCUT table-top automated pill cutter or equivalent product that must meet stringent technical specifications including maximum dimensions of 240mm W x 410mm D x 250mm H, weight not exceeding 15kg, and the capability to automatically identify, cut, and count different tablet shapes including round, oval, and oblong configurations. The system must demonstrate high performance standards with the ability to accurately process up to 20 tablets per minute and count 70 pills per minute while operating on 100-240V power with 80W consumption and functioning in temperatures ranging from 0-40°C with 10-80% humidity. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller with proper documentation to qualify for this brand-name or equal solicitation. The deadline for quote submissions is August 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM PDT, with offers required to be submitted electronically to the designated contracting officer.

This procurement operates under NAICS code 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees and carries no set-aside designations, making it an unrestricted competition. No incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation documentation. The contract requires delivery of a single automated pill cutting unit to the VA Portland Healthcare System facility located in Portland, Oregon 97239. The equipment must include additional features such as a display screen and a minimum of two stainless steel collection cups as part of the complete system configuration. The contract award and effective date is listed as August 7, 2025, indicating an expedited procurement timeline following the quote submission deadline.