65 -- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The Department of Defense intends to award a sole source contract to McKesson Automated Systems for the annual lease of an automated pharmaceutical dispensing system at the Eielson AFB pharmacy in Alaska. This procurement will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 6.302-1, allowing for other than full and open competition. The contract is not open for offers, and the decision to proceed without competition is at the sole discretion of the Government. The point of contact for this procurement is A1C Jessica Nelson, who can be reached at [phone hidden] or via email at [email hidden]. The contract announcement was posted on September 15, 2003, under solicitation number FY9364314803 by the 354th Contracting Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base. The procurement aims to facilitate the continued use of the automated dispensing system, critical for pharmacy operations at the base. The location of performance is at Eielson AFB, AK, ensuring that the system supports the specific needs of that facility. This notice serves as a formal declaration of the intent to award, signaling the Government’s commitment to move forward with McKesson Automated Systems without a competitive bidding process.