J066--Pyxis Conversion (VA-26-00056714)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO) 07, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for service support of BD CareFusion Pyxis Systems at the Birmingham VA Medical Center Pharmacy. The VA intends to award this contract to CareFusion Solutions, LLC. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements by April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for service support for the BD CareFusion Pyxis Systems installed in the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama. Services will be performed at the Birmingham VA Medical Center, 700 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Contractor: CareFusion Solutions, LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Becton Dickinson and Company (BD))
- Justification: CareFusion Solutions, LLC is the exclusive manufacturer and provider of Pyxis products and services. They confirm that any service or maintenance performed by a third-party vendor would void existing warranties and be unsupported by the manufacturer.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- Published: April 8, 2026
Submission Instructions
This is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals, and no solicitation document is available. Interested parties who believe competition would be advantageous must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating clear, compelling, and convincing evidence of their responsibility, certification, and capability. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.
- Submission Method: Email to Earnest Ellison at Earnest.Ellison@va.gov
- Subject Line: 36C24726Q0444, Pyxis Conversion
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Earnest Ellison, Contracting Officer
- Email: Earnest.Ellison@va.gov