6515--Pyxis Medstation ES
Overview
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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), Great Lakes Acquisition Center, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center in Hines, IL. The VA seeks qualified businesses to provide brand name Pyxis Medstation ES units and comprehensive support services. This is not a Request for Quote. Responses will inform future acquisition decisions. Submissions are due by March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the initial purchase of seven (7) Pyxis Medstation ES units and a multi-year support package. Key services encompass:
- Initial installation of Med Stations.
- Hardware updates to address functionality issues.
- Routine inspections and annual maintenance, scheduled three days in advance during normal business hours.
- 24/7 helpline support for software, hardware, and user questions.
- On-site service technician availability.
- Guaranteed 8-hour response time for service issues.
Specific products include Pyxis Medstation ES models MESR6B-0H-0N6U0M0B0V (6 units) and MESR6B-0H-0N5U0M0B1V (1 unit), along with dispensing freight fees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 339112 (Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,000 Employees.
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: May 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026 (4 months of support fee)
- Option Year One: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (12 months of support fee)
- Option Year Two: October 1, 2027 – September 30, 2028 (12 months of support fee)
- Option Year Three: October 1, 2028 – September 30, 2029 (12 months of support fee)
- Option Year Four: October 1, 2029 – September 30, 2030 (12 months of support fee)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
- Published: March 9, 2026.
Eligibility & Submission
The VA is seeking to determine if there is a sufficient number of qualified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), Small or emerging small business firms, or Other Than Small business firms. Interested firms must submit responses to Contracting Officer Jennifer Mead at Jennifer.Mead@va.gov. All correspondence must reference RFQ - 36C25226Q0325. Telephonic inquiries will not be accepted. Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to any potential award.
Evaluation
Responses to this Sources Sought notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision, including potential set-aside determinations.