6515--Automated Medication Dispensing System

The contract solicitation 36C25926Q0465 seeks firm-fixed-price offers for the procurement of an Automated Medication Dispensing System for the Rocky Mountain VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado. This combined synopsis/solicitation, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 19, requests quotes exclusively via email by June 12, 2026. It involves the supply, delivery, installation, training, warranty support, and relocation of medical dispensing equipment and related auxiliary items. Key line items include a minimum of 61 Automated Dispensing Cabinets, one Drug Storage Carousel, one Controlled Substance Safe, anesthesia stations, medication storage refrigerators of varying sizes, software licenses, training services, and a warranty and support agreement. All items must be new, OEM-authorized, and comply with specified VA and federal standards, including full traceability and tamper-evident packaging. Evaluation emphasizes technical capability as the primary criterion, assessed on a pass/fail basis to confirm compliance with detailed performance, security, and functional requirements outlined in the Statement of Work. Only offers meeting these technical standards will advance to price consideration, with the award made to the most advantageous offer based on a best-value tradeoff between performance and price. The procurement strictly prohibits gray market or remanufactured items, requiring OEM certification to preserve warranties and ensure authenticity. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and VAAR clauses mandating regulatory compliance regarding security clearances, ethical practices, small business subcontracting, information security, and anti-discrimination policies. Delivery is FOB destination to the VA Medical Center, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government. Vendors may participate in a non-mandatory site visit and must adhere to a strict electronic submission protocol. Overall, the contract establishes rigorous quality control, security, and compliance frameworks to support the VA's modernization of medication dispensing capabilities.