7B22--VISN 15 | PYXIS SERVER UPGRADE

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 15, intends to award a sole source contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC, for the upgrade of Pyxis server systems across all VISN 15 facilities. This action is justified under 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as the Pyxis system is proprietary and only Carefusion Solutions, LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer, is authorized to perform the upgrades without voiding warranties or compromising system integrity. The scope of work includes installation, configuration, integration, testing, and validation of server upgrades to ensure full compliance with Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 platforms, with the explicit requirement of minimal operational downtime and uninterrupted medication dispensing throughout the process. Only certified Carefusion technicians may perform the work, and no subcontracting or use of unauthorized vendors is permitted. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541511 for Custom Computer Programming Services with a size standard of $34 million and PSC 7B22. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement and an authorized distributor letter from the OEM no later than May 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, via email to veronica.flores@va.gov with the subject line referencing Special Notice - 36C25526Q0347. Verbal responses and physical submissions will not be considered. If no viable alternatives are received by the deadline, the government will proceed with direct negotiations exclusively with Carefusion Solutions, LLC. No solicitation for competitive bids will be issued, and no formal evaluation factors, pricing details, or contract value estimates are provided in the documentation. The place of performance is at VA medical centers within VISN 15, with final acceptance occurring on-site after successful testing and validation. The Contracting Officer is Betty Flores, and no COR, COTR, payment details, or invoicing platform specifications are outlined. All contractual rights and obligations depend on the OEM’s unique authorization to service the system, making this a non-competitive, single-source action rooted in technical exclusivity.