6515--Intent to Sole Source EQUIPMENT - PILL PACKAGING UNIT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 the Northport VA Medical Center, has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Medical Packaging, Inc., LLC. for a pill packaging unit and associated components. This notice is not a request for proposals; rather, it seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from other capable sources to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
Scope of Requirement
The VA intends to procure the Auto-Print 2.0 Stainless Steel Bundled Solution, which includes:
- Auto-Print Stainless Steel (115V) Unit Dose Packaging System for oral solids
- Pak-EDGE UD 2.0 Annual Subscription
- 2D USB Barcode Scanner
- One (1) day on-site installation/training
- One (1) year standard warranty
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Medical Packaging, Inc., LLC.
- NAICS: 339113 - Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (N/A)
- Published: June 1, 2026
- EOI Response Due: June 9, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations. No solicitation document exists. Interested persons who believe they can provide comparable equipment or services must submit detailed data demonstrating their capabilities, including pricing and technical information. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government's decision not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Responses to this notice must be emailed to Sanchez.Reid@va.gov. No telephone or email inquiries regarding this notice will be accepted. No contract award will be made based on responses to this notice alone.