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The following is a Sources Sought/Request for Information notice. This posted notice is not a Pre-
Solicitation or Solicitation document. The government is not currently soliciting bids, quotes or
proposals at this time; however, reserves the right to do so at a later date. The Lebanon VA Medical Center, Lebanon PA, 17042 is seeking potential sources for the follow BRAND NAME ONLY Requirement: BD Pyxis ES Medication Dispensing Tower (Medstation)
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BD Pyxis ES Medstation Tower, Part Number: 352 MEDSTATION, ES, MAIN, 6DR
The following components are required for the workflow system:

BD Pyxis MedStation ES tower dimensions:
78.9 h x 29.7 w x 27.5 d
546 lbs-Overall Weight
15.75 h x 22.0 w x 25.5 d-Door Compartment
21.3 w x 24.5 d-Shelf
100 lbs-Shelf Weight Capacity
16 h x 19 w x 18 d-Drawer Compartment
Secure narcotic storage
barcode automation including bar code scanner (2-D, LED).
uninterruptible power supply
sealed keyboard with slide-out tray with silent, tactile feedback keys under translucent elastomer cover.
Thermal printer.
electronic documentation
compatibility and integration with CPRS, VistA, BCMA, Gravimetrix System, and Alaris IV pumps
integrated inventory management system for inpatient pharmacy
automated formulary integration
recommended PAR levels
manage medications, including IV compound ingredients
bar code scanning
bar code labeling system for medications
inventory utilization
user access management
facilitation of tech-check-tech
integration with medication dispensing cabinets
integrated PC screen on cabinet with touch screen
fingerprint biometric capability
multiple cell cabinet configuration
various configurations of drawers within each cabinet
ease of changing drawers
alert to open appropriate drawer and compartment
internal, removable compartments within each drawer and various configurations
internal and external flexibiliy of location of return bin
storage for PO meds, liquids, topicals, eyedrops, large and small volume IVs
ability to have individual profile and non-profile configurations
full user security with various access levels
track usage, missed doses, patient history and drawer inventory
diversion software
installation of medication cabinets
Backup battery: 30 seconds for safe shut-down during power failure.
Casters and levelers.
BD Pyxis CUBIE pockets maximum capacity:
60 BD Pyxis Full-Height CUBIE pockets
144 BD Pyxis Half-Height CUBIE pockets
Combination of 30 BD Pyxis Full-Height CUBIE pockets and 72 BD Pyxis Half-Height CUBIE pockets.
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Installation

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Training
Training to pharmacy and nursing staff
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Technical Support
The Contractor must provide twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days a week Client Phone Access and Email Support Services as required to maintain and support the equipment.
On-site service within four (4) hours
1 year
Warranty
All equipment and materials must come with a standard one-year manufacturer(s) warranty
1 year
ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION:
Lebanon VA Medical Center
1700 South Lincoln Avenue
Lebanon, PA 17042
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES MUST ALSO HAVE AN ACTIVE REGISTRATION IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE. TO REGISTER, PLEASE VISIT WWW.SAM.GOV.
Responses to this notice shall include:

Company Name
Address
Point of Contact
Phone Number
Email Address
SAM UEI Number
DUNS Number
CAGE Code
Tax ID Number
** Note: In accordance with the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding Kingdomware, service
disabled veteran owned (SDVOSB) and veteran owned (VOSB), who are interested in this
procurement and consider themselves to have the resources and capabilities necessary to
provide these services shall be verified in VetBiz Registry as follows to be considered:
http://www.vip.vetbiz.gov/.

Process in 38 U.S.C. 8127(d) whereby a contracting officer of the Department shall award contracts on the basis of competition restricted to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans, if the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans will submit offers, and that the award can be made at a fair and reasonable price that offers the best value to the United States. For purposes of this VA specific rule, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) or a veteran-owned small business (VOSB), must meet the eligibility requirements in 38 U.S.C. 8127(e), (f) and VAAR subpart 819.7003 and be listed as verified in the Vendor Information Pages (VIP) database.

Please provide answers to all questions below regarding your firm s Socio-Economic status pursuant to
North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) 339112:

1. Is your business a small business under NAICS 339112? YES ______ NO ______

2. Is your firm a Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

3. Is your firm a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? YES ______ NO ______

4. Is you firm a certified HUB Zone firm? YES ______ NO ______

5. Is your firm a Woman Owned business? YES ______ NO ______

6. Is your firm a Large Business? YES ______ NO ______

7. Do you have a GSA/FSS schedule for these items? YES______ NO______

Schedule Number: ___________________

Expiration Date: _____________________
Please provide a capability statement as well as any relevant literature addressing your organizations
ability to supply the required items. Also, please include a point of contact name, phone number and
email address.

Note: Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Jennifer Beiswenger via email only. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT.

Please submit all responses to this notice via e-mail to:

Jennifer Beiswenger
Contract Specialist
Jennifer.Beiswenger@va.gov
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are required by no later than Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST.
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