6515--Pyxis Equipment for Bay Pines and Lee County

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, is seeking information from qualified small businesses for the procurement of BD Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs), specifically Pyxis ES Refrigerators, the conversion of non-PROFILE to PROFILE Pyxis Medstations, and Medication Label Module printers. This sources sought notice is intended to conduct market research and determine socio-economic set-asides, with potential awards to Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), or general small businesses, depending on the responses received. The equipment is required to fully integrate with existing Pyxis systems at Bay Pines and Lee County VA facilities, supporting controlled substance accountability, secure medication dispensing, and streamlined workflow in compliance with VA and safety guidelines. The contractor will be responsible for providing and delivering all hardware, installation, configuration, and training by June 1, 2026. The equipment must comply with mandatory VA directives and standards for medication safety, interface with the Veteran Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA), and maintain current preventative maintenance and updates at installation. Required components include specific branded Pyxis Profile upgrades, refrigerators with various bin configurations, and medication label modules. The government requires standard manufacturer warranties without advance payment for extended warranties, and expects on-site training for pharmacy and nursing staff. Responses to this sources sought are due by March 9, 2026, and will inform potential set-aside determinations for the formal solicitation.