J065--Parata Packaging Equipment Services

Pre Solicitation Notice

Special Notice

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Special Notice

Special Notice Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16, located at Galleria Financial Center, 5075 Westheimer Rd, Ste 750, Houston, TX 77056 in support of Central Veterans Health Care System (CAVHS), intends to solicit and award Sole Source, Firm-Fixed-Price, contract with a base year and four (4) one-year ordering periods to one large business source, Parata Systems.

Parata Systems LLC

106 Roche Drive

Durham, NC 27703-0359

UEI SAM: YSK7Y3XCL1C7

The North Little Rock and North Little Rock/Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) has a requirement for Preventative Maintenance and Services for its Parata Packaging Equipment (model Automatic Tablet Packager (ATP) Series 128 Pill Packager and and all supporting equipment). Supporting equipment includes:

VAMC

Description

MX Number

Serial Number

PM Frequency

Software Updates

Little Rock

ATP SERIES 128 Pill Packager

598 MX1965908

19020290

Semiannual

Included

North Little Rock

ATP SERIES 128 Pill Packager

598 MX1967759

19020181

Semiannual

Included

Little Rock

First Lower Packaging Unit

N/A

19020260

Semiannual

Included

Little Rock

Second Lower Packaging Unit

N/A

19020264

Semiannual

Included

North Little Rock

First Lower Packaging Unit

N/A

19010156

Semiannual

Included

North Little Rock

Second Lower Packaging Unit

N/A

19020253

Semiannual

Included

Little Rock

TCG-Rx Workstation

598 MX1965906

F6H30W2

N/A

Not Included

Little Rock

TCG-Rx Workstation

598 MX1965907

F6GZZV2

N/A

Not Included

Little Rock

TCG-Rx Printer

N/A

PHBHM30607

N/A

Not Included

North Little Rock

TCG-Rx Workstation

598 MX1967785

F6D00W2

N/A

Not Included

North Little Rock

TCG-Rx Workstation

598 MX1967787

F6L30W2

N/A

Not Included

North Little Rock

TCG-Rx Printer

N/A

PHBHF96710

N/A

Not Included

Panasonic PHC Corporation of North America is the manufacturer of the ATP2 System. However, Parata Packaging software is proprietary for the Parata Systems that interface and run the device.

The contractor shall provide all labor, travel expenses, tools, equipment inspection, personnel service/maintenance (software technicians must be OEM trained, telephone support, and parts required for the maintenance and services of this equipment. The contractor must be an authorized distributor/reseller for Panasonic and Parata to provide maintenance, service and software for the government requirement. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Size standard $34 Million.

This procurement is being conducted under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12.102(a) Restricting Competition and FAR 5.001 Notice of Proposed Contract Action. This notice is not a request for quotes, but rather a notice of intent to sole source.

The anticipated award date is 01 March 2026. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

Please note that this is not a request for competitive quotes and is being posted for informational purposes only. The Government does not anticipate receiving responses to this notice. However, interested parties who disagree with this action may submit a letter of interest that demonstrates your firm s technical expertise, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) authorization letter and personnel OEM training/certifications to perform services. Interested vendors shall communicate how its software upgrades and associated equipment are compatible with Parata Packaging (model ATP Series 128) software and can support the Parata Packaging equipment. The Government reserves the right to verify any request for additional documentation submitted.

Based on market research, it has been determined that Parata Systems is the only vendor capable of providing the required maintenance, service, and software for critical Parata Packaging Equipment.

Interested parties shall identify their interests, provide OEM authorization letter from Parata Systems and Panasonic PHC Corporation of North America, personnel certifications/training as mentioned in Section V of this document, and demonstrate that their capabilities meet the government's requirements. They must respond to this notice within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.

Interested parties may identify their interest solely via email to Contract Specialist Carmyn E. Williams at Carmyn.Williams@va.gov no later than Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). When responding to this announcement, respondents should include 36C25626Q0008 Notice of Intent in the subject line.

Late responses may not be accepted. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, nor will phone calls be returned. Only emailed responses will be considered. Information received will be utilized solely for determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. A determination not to compete with this proposed acquisition based upon response to this notice is at the sole discretion of the Government.