Automated Medication Pill Packager System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, seeks procurement of one Automated Unit Dose Packaging System for the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System's new Waco inpatient pharmacy, with offers due August 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT and technical questions due August 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST.

The procurement is unrestricted and issued under simplified acquisition procedures. Place of performance is Waco, TX 76711. The requirement specifies a PARATA ATP2 Packager or equivalent brand-name system, including installation, testing, and one year of manufacturer parts and warranty. Equipment must be Windows 11 compatible and capable of interfacing with VISTA pharmacy systems and Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets. If the offeror is not the original equipment manufacturer, an authorized distributor letter from the OEM is required. Delivery is required no later than 60 days after receipt of order to 4800 Memorial Drive, Building #15, Waco, TX 76711.

The solicitation encompasses 14 line items covering equipment components, software licenses, installation, training, interfaces, warranty support, and shipping. All pricing must be firm-fixed for 60 calendar days from the offer due date. Offerors must be registered in SAM and submit two separate volumes: Volume 1 (Technical Capability with no pricing) and Volume 2 (Price/Cost Schedule). The NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6515. The Contracting Officer is Donald D. Smith (Donald.smith10@va.gov) and the Contract Specialist is Ivan Torres (Ivan.torres1@va.gov).