6515--Minneapolis VA Health Care System Accessory Bagging System Intent to Sole Source
Overview
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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), Network Contracting Office 23, intends to award a sole source contract to Midwest Medical Systems for a Pharmacy Accessory Bagging System (PABS-115V) SX Proline Series for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This action is under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), citing only one responsible source. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement by March 28, 2026, at 17:00 CT.
Scope of Work
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) requires a new package/dose sealer for its pharmacy service. The requirement includes:
- One (1) Pharmacy Accessory Bagging System (PABS-115V) SX Proline Series / APB-SX-1-115.
- Installation and Training.
- One (1) Pak-EDGE UD™ Software License Version 2.0 (PE-UD2).
Salient characteristics for the equipment include:
- Ability to create and seal unit dose medication bags.
- Direct barcoding on the pouch/bag.
- Tamper-evident seals with specific clear/opaque side requirements.
- Options for various bag/pouch sizes.
- Automatically paced filling with adjustable intervals.
- Hands-free bag filling capability (e.g., foot pedal).
- Compatibility with Pak-Edge UD Barcode Labeling Software 2.0 (current version 2.0.604) and future updates.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Authority: FAR 12.102(a) - Only one responsible source.
- Intended Awardee: Midwest Medical Systems.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Notice).
- Capabilities Statement Due: March 28, 2026, at 17:00 CT.
- Published: March 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be available. Interested parties may express interest by providing a capabilities statement that offers clear and unambiguous evidence of their ability to provide the required supply as described in the draft Statement of Work. Verbal responses are not acceptable. A determination not to compete this proposed contract is solely at the Government's discretion. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the Department of Veterans Affairs will negotiate solely with Midwest Medical Systems.
Additional Notes
- Point of Contact: Contracting Officer Jeffrey Brown at Jeffrey.Brown8@va.gov.
- Delivery Address: Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
- Delivery Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm (excluding federal holidays).
- Important: The Veteran Affairs issued Purchase Order Number must be included on the shipping label or packing list to avoid payment delays.