Automated Medication Pill Packager System

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17 VHA Regional Procurement Office-West, has issued a notice of intent to sole source the procurement and installation of a PARATA Automated Medication Packaging Device ATP2 to support the newly constructed Waco inpatient pharmacy in Texas. This action is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source set-aside, reserved for small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and is not a solicitation for competitive bids. The requirement is strictly brand-specific, mandating the PARATA ATP2 system only, and the contractor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller directly affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs. All software licensing, warranty, and service support must be provided and maintained by the OEM in accordance with their standard terms and conditions. Prospective contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management to be eligible for consideration. Responses must be submitted via email to Ivan T. Torres at ivan.torres1@va.gov by 10:00 AM Central Time on June 17, 2026, with the exact subject line specified. Each submission must include clear and convincing documentation detailing the party’s technical capabilities, experience, and authorization status, with no formal format or page limits prescribed. The place of performance is Waco, Texas, with no delivery schedule, period of performance, or contract value specified, as this notice serves only to gather information to determine whether sole sourcing is appropriate. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, inspection criteria, or administrative instructions are currently established, as this is a pre-solicitation notice intended solely for planning and informational purposes.