7B22--VISN 15 | PYXIS SERVER UPGRADE
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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 15 (NCO 15), intends to award a sole-source contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC for Pyxis Server Upgrades at VISN 15 facilities. This is a Special Notice under FAR 6.302-1, not a request for competitive quotations. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by May 6, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The VA requires upgrades to its existing Pyxis supply station systems across VISN 15 facilities. The primary goal is to ensure compatibility with Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025. This effort includes providing necessary software, licensing, server components, and configuration services. The contractor will be responsible for installation, configuration, integration, testing, and validation at each VISN 15 medical center, with a focus on ensuring minimal downtime and continuity of medication and supply dispensing operations. The Pyxis system is proprietary, and Carefusion Solutions, LLC, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is identified as the only source capable of providing these specialized products and services without voiding existing warranties and support.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice / Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
- Authority: 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) – FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
- Intended Awardee: Carefusion Solutions, LLC
- Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs – VISN 15 facilities
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services)
- Size Standard: $34 Million
- Product Service Code (PSC): 7B22 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Servers...)
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for quotations, and no competitive solicitation will be issued. However, interested parties may express their interest by providing:
- A capabilities statement demonstrating clear and unambiguous evidence of their ability to provide the required services.
- An authorized distributor letter from the OEM. Responses must be submitted via email to veronica.flores@va.gov, referencing "Special Notice - 36C25526Q0347" in the subject line.
- Response Deadline: May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time. The Government retains sole discretion to determine if any responses warrant competition. If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the VA will proceed with negotiations solely with Carefusion Solutions, LLC. Verbal responses and phone calls will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a justification for a single-source award due to the proprietary nature of the Pyxis system and the need to maintain warranties.