65--FURNISH AND INSTALL A NEW SWISSLOG VALET POINT TO POINT SYSTEM FOR THE PHARMACY

The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center has a requirement for a contractor to furnish, provide all necessary labor and professional expertise to install a Swisslog Translogic valet point to point system from the pharmacy secure area to the new pharmacy walk-up area. Work includes, but is not limited to tune and testing all equipment installation and providing user training, This procurement is being conducted as a sole source procurement pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 253(c)2. Proposed contracts negotiated under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)2 are approved for other than full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1: Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements. A Notice of Intent to Sole Source will be synopsized on the Federal Business Opportunities website. The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center currently utilizes the Swisslog Translogic –Automated Drug Storage and Retrieval system for pharmaceutical purposes. This pharmaceutical management system supports and increases patient safety, provides quality control of drugs purchased for the hospital, as well as utilizes a bar-code technology to improve efficiency in dose packaging, dispensing and pharmacy inventory management. The Swisslog Translogic system is a comprehensive approach to pharmaceutical management. This requirement is a follow-on contract for highly specialized hospital components of existing equipment used throughout the hospital. Market Research of the Vetbiz Registry and the Central Contractor Registration indicates 10 firms whose primary work is under the NAICS code 423450 the size standard number of employees is 100. Swisslogic Translogic is the only authorized dealer of this system. A Special Notice will be publicized on the Federal Business Opportunities website, indicating the intent of this agency to negotiate a sole source, and requesting any qualified offerors to submit their capability statement, if they feel they can meet the requirement. VA anticipates this requirement will be awarded at a fair and reasonable price. I hereby certify that the above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.