Q517--Virtual Inpatient Pharmacy Coverage Syracuse VA Medical Center
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24225Q0151
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 2
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561320 Temporary Help Services
- PSC
- Q517 Pharmacy Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration, specifically the Veterans Integrated Service Network 2, has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract award for virtual inpatient pharmacy services at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The VA Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 2 intends to award the contract to Bliss Pharmacy Services, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) located in Gilbert, Arizona. This urgent requirement seeks a provider for remote pharmacy services with specific technical and operational qualifications. The contract will cover a six-month base period with provisions for three additional six-month option periods. Bliss Pharmacy Services was selected due to their comprehensive understanding of VA systems, formulary restrictions, and existing security clearances.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure a qualified vendor to provide remote inpatient pharmacy services with minimal additional training and integration requirements. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source award must submit written responses with detailed supporting evidence by December 3, 2024, at 9:00 AM EST via email to Kimberly.wiatrowski@va.gov. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the VA will evaluate any responses received, with the ultimate discretion to proceed with the sole source award to Bliss Pharmacy Services. Eligible contractors must demonstrate proficiency in VA-specific systems like CPRS and VISTA, expertise in Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), and familiarity with VA medical center pharmacy policies and procedures. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 561320 (Temporary Help Services) and PSC Q517 (Pharmacy Services), with a focus on finding a vendor that can seamlessly integrate with the Syracuse VA Medical Center's operational requirements.
Notice text
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE:
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Procurement Office East, Network Contracting Office 2 (NCO 2) intends to award a sole source contract award to Bliss Pharmacy Services 13634 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, Arizona, 85295. The period of performance for contract award will be from date of award for (1) six-month base period with a provision for three (3) six-month option periods.
This urgent requirement is to provide Remote Inpatient Pharmacy Services for the Syracuse VA Medical Center in New York.
Bliss Pharmacy Services a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) is the only known provider:
-well versed in both VA national formulary and local drug restrictions.
- Proficient with CPRS and VISTA computer systems
- Require minimal additional training from VA medical center
- Well versed in VA Medical Center pharmacy policies, procedures, and processes
- proficient in Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) and able to remotely triage nursing questions
As this is an urgent requirement it is known that Bliss Pharmacy Services have background clearance and PIV card access.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; however, any firm that believes it can meet the requirements may give written notification prior to the response due date and time. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to perform the requirements. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the award. Responses are due by December 3, 2024 9:00 a.m. (EST). Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to Kimberly.wiatrowski@va.gov. Telephone requests or inquires will not be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24225Q0151.docx | DOCX document |
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