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65--SOURCES SOUGHT Robotic Prescription DispensingSystems with Features comparable to ScriptProSP200CCC and SP50CCC

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VA-244-08-RI-0370Federal

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The Philadelphia VA Medical Center plans to enter into a sole source contract with ScriptPro to acquire three advanced robotic pharmaceutical dispensing systems: two ScriptPro SP200/CCC units with 12-slot collating control centers and one ScriptPro SP50/CCC system, along with associated equipment and supplies. The decision is based on the unique capabilities of ScriptPro products, which are deemed the only systems able to meet the Government's stringent requirements. These systems boast features such as electronic signature capture, absolute prevention of drug cross-contamination, on-label auxiliary warnings, automatic drug information updates, accurate drug image displays during key operations, as well as compatibility with all tablets, capsules, and major vial types including those with cognitive and reversible safety caps. The systems also support correct labeling of partial fills, universal drug cells adjustable on-site by pharmacy staff, and other functions critical to ensuring dispensing accuracy and safety. This procurement is conducted under a justified exception to full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.301 due to the unique nature of ScriptPro’s system capabilities. No separate solicitation will be issued, and this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals, though vendors offering comparable systems with all listed features are invited to submit detailed descriptive information by August 21, 2008. The Government will consider any submissions solely to evaluate whether a competitive procurement is warranted. All responses must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. This action underscores the importance placed on securing reliable, specialized dispensing technology to support pharmaceutical operations at the VA facility.

General Info

Philadelphia VA contracts ScriptPro for three unique robotic dispensing systems under sole source exception.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

NAICS

423450 - Medical, Dental, and Hospital Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

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PostedAug 7

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

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OfficePITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 244-NETWORK Contract Office 4 (36C244)

Office AddressPITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA intends to enter into a sole source contract with ScriptPro, 5828 Reeds Road, Mission, Kansas 66202 to obtain two ScriptPro Robotic Pharmaceutical Dispensing Systems with 12 slot collating control centers (SP200/CCC) and one ScriptPro Robotic Pharmaceutical Dispensing System with collating control center (SP 50/CCC), together with related equipment and supplies. Due to unique capabilities of the ScriptPro system, it has been identified as the only system capable of fulfilling the Government's needs. Required system features include electronic signature capture, system for absolute avoidance of drug cross-contamination, capability to print auxiliary warnings on labels, automatic printing of line drawing and description of drug on label, system display of image of drug during all replenishment, return-to-stock and verification functions to ensure accuracy, automatic drug information updates performed by vendor, correct labeling of partial fills, universal drug cells that can handle all tablets and capsules with simple on-site adjustments by pharmacy staff and capability of accommodating all major vial makes and models, including newer cognitive and reversible safety cap designs. This announcement constitutes the only notice issued; a separate written solicitation will NOT be issued. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with FAR 6.301, only one responsible source and no other supplies and services will satisfy agency requirements. A justification for other than full and open competition has been prepared in support of this acquisition. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Vendors offering systems including all features listed above and comparable to the ScriptPro systems are invited to respond to this notice by supplying descriptive information about their systems to the designated Contract Specialist not later than 4:00 pm (EDST) on August 21, 2008. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Response must be in writing to the Contracting Officer.