SS BPCSS Pharmacy ATP Supplies FY26

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) intends to award a sole source contract to Parata Systems, LLC for pharmaceutical packaging machine supplies and maintenance across BPCSS Pharmacies statewide. The procurement specifically covers packaging supplies necessary to maintain specialized pharmacy technology equipment, including AccuCount Scale II, Parata MAX, Parata MINI, Parata PASS, Parata PERL/Cut & Roll, ATP, InspectRx/Collector, SynMed XF, SynMed Ultra, SynMed Assist, and RapidRx/GSL systems. The contract opportunity, identified as SS BPCSS Pharmacy ATP Supplies FY26, was posted on May 6, 2025, with a proposal due date of May 21, 2025. Potential vendors must submit written comments or request a public hearing by Friday, May 16 at 4 p.m. to the designated information contact. The sole source determination indicates that Parata is the exclusive provider of maintenance and sale for these specific pharmacy technology products, including associated hardware, software, consumables, upgrades, and updates.

While the procurement appears to be a direct award to Parata Systems, the contract seems restricted to this specific vendor due to the unique technological ecosystem and maintenance requirements of their pharmacy packaging systems. No specific disadvantaged enterprise provisions are explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The contract appears to cover statewide pharmaceutical packaging infrastructure for DHS, with Parata Systems being the sole authorized provider of replacement parts and components for their proprietary systems. The contract is co-branded with BD and TCGRx logos, suggesting potential collaborative relationships in the pharmacy technology sector. Although specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is for ongoing supplies and maintenance of critical pharmacy packaging infrastructure. Interested parties seeking additional information can contact Brian S Suarez, Senior Contracts Consultant at Parata, via phone at 919-354-2159 or email at bsuarez@parata.com.