J065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Pyxis ES Med Stations and Smart Remote System Maintenance Service Contract Agreement

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 21 has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract for Pyxis ES Med Stations and Smart Remote System maintenance services. The notice indicates the agency plans to negotiate directly with Care Fusion Solutions for this commercial item procurement under FAR 6.302-1 authority. The proposed contract structure includes a one-year base period with two additional one-year option periods on a firm-fixed-price basis. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance with a small business size standard of $34 million. The Product Service Code J065 covers maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of medical, dental, and veterinary equipment and supplies.

The primary purpose of this notice is to inform the marketplace of the government's intent to proceed with a non-competitive acquisition while providing an opportunity for other capable contractors to express interest. Interested parties must submit their responses by 12:00 PM PST on July 25, 2025, via email to bruce.lundvall@va.gov to demonstrate their capability to provide equivalent services by the required date. Any responses must include clear and convincing evidence that the responding company can deliver the same maintenance and support services within the specified timeframe. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for competitive proposals or quotations, and no formal solicitation will be posted. The government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the non-competitive approach or consider alternative sources based on responses received.