Automated Medication Pill Packager System

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 seeks procurement and installation of an Automated Medication Pill Packager System, with proposals due August 7, 2026. Amendment 0001, effective August 3, 2026, disseminates questions and answers; the contracting officer has confirmed that the maximum equipment footprint of 87 inches tall by 31 inches deep is firm and not subject to modification due to workspace reconfiguration.

Place of performance is Amarillo, Texas (Amarillo VA Health Care System, 6010 W. Amarillo Blvd.). The procurement is unrestricted with no set-aside. The required system is a PARATA ATP2-E320 Narrow packager on a brand-name or equal basis, with maximum 400 canisters, supplemental lower packaging unit, calibration kit, universal lighted tray, workflow unit, smart drawer upgrade, and two licenses for PARATA Perl software. The system must integrate with VA VISTA and Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets, support dual-camera imaging verification, and include Windows 11 compatibility with National Drug Code swapping and batch pause/resume functionality. Delivery is required within 60 days after receipt of order with FOB Destination. The contractor must provide CAT5 data lines, Uninterruptible Power Supplies, certified OEM technicians, comprehensive installation and training, and maintain a 12-month warranty with 24/7 support and remote diagnostics. Security requirements mandate VPN remote access for vendor technical personnel and Windows-based secure network communication per VA guidelines. Personnel require Tier 1/Low Risk credentialing. NAICS code is 339112, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6515. Evaluation uses simplified acquisition procedures based on technical capability and price, with award to the responsible offeror providing best value. Offerors must submit Volume 1 addressing technical capability and Volume 2 with firm fixed pricing; offers must remain firm for 60 calendar days.