65--Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source for an Automated Prescription Machine (Script Center MX).

The Western Regional Contracting Office in Tacoma, WA, plans to award a firm fixed price contract valued at approximately $68,566.70 to Asteres Inc. for the purchase of a single Automated Prescription Machine (Script Center MX). This equipment is deemed mission critical for maintaining patient care and will be integrated into the existing Government-owned Asteres System. Asteres Inc. holds exclusive manufacturing and proprietary rights to this machine, justifying the sole source procurement under FAR Part 6.302-1. The contract will be awarded without a competitive solicitation, employing Simplified Acquisition Procedures pursuant to FAR Part 13. Although no formal solicitation will be issued, the government invites vendors who believe they can supply comparable equipment to submit documentation demonstrating their capabilities and product specifications. These submissions will be considered for future acquisitions. Interested parties must provide their information in writing via email to the designated Purchasing Agent, Angela Dexter; telephone or fax inquiries will not be accepted. This procurement aligns with NAICS code 423450 and is intended to support the uninterrupted provision of patient care through the integration of this specialized automated prescription system.