DB01--VISN | PYXIS HOST CONVERSION SERVICE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Justification for Single Source Award (FAR 13.106-1) for services related to the Pyxis host conversion for IV Prep, MedES, and supply station systems. The acquisition is over the micro-purchase threshold but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Professional services for Pyxis host conversion.

• Project management, interface integration, server configuration, and solution design.

• Installation services, including remote software support for test and production environments.

• Review of Pyxis Logistic, Pyxis IV Prep, Pyxis ES, and BD Pill Packaging Unit configuration changes.

• Remote go-live support.

• The document does not explicitly state the contract type, period of performance, or estimated value, but it falls under the simplified acquisition threshold.

• This document is a justification for a single-source award, indicating that a traditional solicitation with multiple submissions may not be applicable.

• This is a sole-source justification due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and services.

• Services can only be supplied by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and performed by BD's certified field service technicians.

• Using a third-party vendor would void existing warranties and support.

• Acquisition Plan Action ID: 36C255-26-AP-1485

• Purchase Request Number: 491-26-3-1025-0014

• Contracting Activity: Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, Leavenworth, KS, supporting VISN 15 Facilities.

• Revision 02, Effective Date: 12/30/2025.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC for Pyxis Host Conversion services. This service is required to upgrade existing Pyxis IV Prep, MedStations, and supply systems. The Pyxis system is proprietary, and only Carefusion Solutions, LLC can perform the upgrade.

• Pyxis Host Conversion service for existing Pyxis IV Prep, MedStations, and supply systems.

• The contract will be awarded under the authority of 41 U.S.C 253(c)(1) – FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source).

• Place of performance is Department of Veterans Affairs – VISN 15 facilities.

• This notice is not a request for quotations. Interested parties may express interest by providing a capabilities statement and an authorized distributor letter from the OEM.

• The deadline for submitting expressions of interest is May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.

• Capabilities statements must provide clear and unambiguous evidence of the party's capability to provide the required services.

• Responses must be submitted via email to veronica.flores@va.gov, referencing "Special Notice - 36C25526Q0365" in the subject line.

• If no viable responses are received by the deadline, the Department of Veterans Affairs will negotiate solely with Carefusion Solutions, LLC.

• A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is at the Government's discretion.

• This is a sole source notice. No set-aside is indicated.

• NAICS Code: 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services, with a size standard of $34 Million.

• Product Service Code: DB01 (Note: Text also mentions DB10, but DB01 is listed under PSC).

• Point of Contact: Betty Flores, veronica.flores@va.gov.

• Verbal responses are not acceptable. Phone calls will not be accepted.