Custom Equipment Manufacturing – cGMP-Compliant Counting System

The contract requires the design, fabrication, and assembly of a vision-based counting system tailored for pharmaceutical bottle filling operations, with strict adherence to cGMP standards. The system must incorporate stainless steel contact parts to ensure material compatibility and cleanliness in a controlled pharmaceutical environment, and the housing must meet cGMP-compliant specifications to prevent contamination and facilitate validation and cleaning protocols. All components must be engineered for precision counting, reliability in high-throughput settings, and integration into existing pharmaceutical production lines. The work is to be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a response deadline of June 30, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 333318, which covers other commercial and service machinery manufacturing. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its 262-NETWORK Contract Office 22, indicating the end-user is likely a VA medical or pharmaceutical facility requiring compliant equipment for drug manufacturing or dispensing operations. The requirement emphasizes regulatory compliance, material integrity, and technical precision without specifying set-aside status, leaving it open to qualified subcontractors capable of meeting cGMP and industrial hygiene standards.