Carefusion Pyxis Preventative and Maintenance Full-Service
Overview
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PSC
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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 Contract Office 4, has issued an award notice for a sole-source contract to CareFusion Solutions, LLC (a subsidiary of BD). This contract provides full-service preventative maintenance and repair for CareFusion Pyxis automated medication dispensing equipment at the Lebanon VA Medical Center (LVAMC) in Pennsylvania.
Scope of Work
The contractor is required to provide a full-service maintenance agreement for 29 standardized Pyxis systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting scheduled preventative maintenance inspections.
- Performing necessary repairs to ensure equipment uptime.
- Maintaining systems critical for tracking medical supplies, accurate dosing, and proper refrigeration of medications (including controlled substances).
- Ensuring compliance with medical safety standards to prevent work stoppages in patient care.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Award Notice
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification under FAR 13.5)
- Awardee: CareFusion Solutions, LLC
- Location: Lebanon, PA
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
Evaluation & Rationale
This award was made on a sole-source basis because CareFusion Solutions, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and service provider for Pyxis products. Technical experts determined that maintenance performed by any third-party vendor would void existing warranties and leave the equipment unsupported. Market research, including a previous posting on SAM.gov, failed to identify any other vendors capable of meeting the technical requirements.
Additional Notes
The previous service contract for this equipment expired on September 29, 2024. The government intends to continue monitoring the market for future competitive opportunities, though the proprietary nature of the equipment currently limits options to the OEM.