6515--OUTPATIENT PHARMACY AUTOMATION

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through the 245-NETWORK Contract Office 5 located in Linthicum, Maryland, is seeking information from small businesses for the provision of outpatient pharmacy automation solutions under solicitation number 36C24526Q0749. This sources sought notice, posted on August 6, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026, is designated as a Small Business Set Aside for total participation, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code 339112 applies, indicating the focus is on medical equipment and supplies manufacturing, specifically relevant to pharmacy automation systems and related technologies. The requirement centers on automating outpatient pharmacy operations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and patient safety in the delivery of medications to veterans. While the specific place of performance is not detailed, the contract activity is managed by the VA’s office in Maryland, and responses must be submitted electronically via the SAM website. Theresa Thomas, Contracting Specialist, is the point of contact for inquiries, reachable at theresa.thomas7@va.gov. This solicitation aims to gather market data to inform future procurement decisions, not to award a contract at this stage.