6515--EQUIPMENT - AUTOMATED PHARMACY SYSTEM
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office 2, has issued a Special Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the procurement of an Automated Pharmacy System. The VA intends to award a sole source contract to Parata Systems, LLC for their proprietary Parata TCGRx Synmed Assist Automated Pharmacy System. This notice serves as market research to determine if other sources can provide comparable equipment. Expressions of Interest are due by April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the purchase of a proprietary automated pharmacy system, including specific components designed for use with existing VA-owned Parata machines. Key items include the PART# 20-0092-Synmed XF Automated Unit Dose and Multi-dose Blister Packager (with 400 medication canisters), SYNMED ASSIST, SYNMED XF Installation and Training, and Shipping. Market research indicated that Parata Systems, LLC is the sole vendor capable of providing these specific, proprietary items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Solicitation Number: 36C24226Q0518)
- Set-Aside: None (intended sole source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Expressions of Interest Due: April 16, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: April 8, 2026
Evaluation & Response
This notice is strictly for market research purposes and is not a request for proposals or quotations. No contract award will be made based solely on responses to this notice. Interested parties who believe they can provide the required services or equipment must submit detailed data concerning their capabilities, including pricing and technical information, to demonstrate that a comparable source is available. The government will use this information to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Point of Contact
- Contracting Officer: Aleta Jennette
- Email: Aleta.Jennette@va.gov
- Phone: (914) 737-4400 ext 2068