InstyMeds Pharmacy Equipment

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 is seeking to procure an InstyMeds automated outpatient medication dispenser system for the El Paso VA Health Care System. This sophisticated pharmacy equipment will feature durable steel, plastic, and electronic components capable of securely storing and dispensing medications without pharmacist involvement, supporting point-of-care access in locations where a staffed pharmacy is impractical. The system must meet specific dimensional requirements of 78 inches by 48 inches by 40 inches, weigh 1,500 pounds, and have the capacity to hold 100 unique medication types and 1,000 prepackaged medications. The VA is particularly interested in responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, or other small business manufacturers and distributors. Vendors must provide comprehensive business information including SAM UID numbers, NAICS codes, business size classification, proof of authorized distribution, estimated market research pricing, and potentially GSA/Federal Supply Schedule contract numbers. The deadline for vendor responses is 10:00 AM Central Time on July 11, 2025, and the agency will evaluate responses to determine the procurement strategy, which may include a set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted solicitation.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation has been currently established, though the agency's specific interest in veteran-owned and small businesses suggests potential set-aside consideration during the evaluation process. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for this specialized pharmacy equipment. While no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the sources sought notice, the procurement involves a single automated medication dispenser system with substantial physical specifications and advanced electronic capabilities. The equipment represents a significant capital investment given its industrial-grade construction, sophisticated dispensing technology, and capacity to handle substantial medication inventory. The timeline for vendor responses is notably brief, with only four days between the posting date of July 7, 2025, and the response deadline of July 11, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 for Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6515 for Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.