6515--FY25: Pyxis Profile Software Upgrade at VACHS NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caribbean Healthcare System, through its Network Contracting Office 8, has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract related to a Pyxis Profile Software Upgrade for Fiscal Year 2025. The notice specifically targets the VA facility in Puerto Rico and involves CareFusion as the identified sole service provider. The procurement focuses on a software upgrade for the Pyxis ES Systems pharmaceutical distribution platform, which is unique to the VA Caribbean Medical Facility. The contract opportunity is being pursued under FAR part 8.405-6 (1)(B) and is associated with NAICS code 334112 and PSC Code 6515. CareFusion's exclusivity for this upgrade has been confirmed through a submitted exclusivity letter.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intent to award a sole source contract to CareFusion for the software upgrade. Contractors interested in challenging this sole source determination must submit responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The response deadline is April 14, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with submissions to be sent via email to Darrin Alexander, the designated Contract Specialist. The anticipated contract will be a commodities contract with a 180-day delivery after receipt of order (ARO). This notice is not a competitive proposal solicitation, and no solicitation package is available. Potential respondents should note that the opportunity is specifically tailored to the unique software requirements of the VA Caribbean Medical Facility's pharmaceutical distribution system.