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The Navajo Area Indian Health Service (IHS), through its Tsaile Health Center, plans to award a sole source, non-competitive purchase order to Carefusion Solutions LLC for the Pyxis Automated Dispensing Systems, which are specialized medical devices used for dispensing controlled drugs and medications. This intended award covers a base performance period from January 1, 2026, through December 11, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 339112, corresponding to surgical and medical instrument manufacturing, with a designated small business size standard of 1,000 employees. This sole source action is justified on the grounds that Carefusion is the only qualified provider, as their proprietary Pyxis system is already fully installed and in use at Tsaile Health Center, integrated across related facilities including Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility and Pinon Health Center. Replacing or transitioning to an alternative system would disrupt continuity of care, operational workflow, and direct patient services, potentially compromising patient safety and inventory control. The Pyxis system functions as a high-capacity robotic prescription dispensing solution, automating drug counting, filling, labeling, and verification to meet pharmacy workflow demands. It supports up to 350 prescriptions per hour, accommodates various vial sizes, integrates barcode scanning technology for medication accuracy, and complies with HIPAA and Section 508/WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards. Delivery, installation, calibration, staff training, and ongoing technical support, including 24/7 remote assistance, are integral elements of the contract. The contract stipulates seamless system interoperability with existing health information systems such as RPMS and VistA, maintaining critical data sharing and operational continuity across multiple Indian Health Service facilities. The procurement process explicitly excludes competition unless compelling evidence is provided to demonstrate a benefit to the government. No formal solicitation will be issued, and responses to this notice will be considered solely to determine if competitive procurement is warranted in the future. Contract administration includes government oversight and acceptance at Tsaile Health Center, with invoicing conducted through the Invoice Processing Portal. This award ensures uninterrupted provision of essential pharmacy automation technology critical for effective controlled medication management within the Navajo Area IHS network.
Sole source purchase of Pyxis dispensing system by Navajo IHS for continuity, support, and patient safety.
Agency
Department Of Health And Human Services → Navajo Area Indian Health Svc
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339112 - Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
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Tsaile, AZ, 86556, USA
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WINDOW ROCK, AZ, 86515, USA
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Notice of Intent to Award / Sole Source
The Navajo Area Indian Health Service, Tsaile Health Center intends to award a non-competitive, sole sourced purchase order to CAREFUSION SOLUTIONS LLC, for Pyxis Automated Dispensing Systems for controlled drugs & medication services.
The anticipated period of performance is from January 01, 2026 to December 11, 2026 with four one-year option periods. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is 339112- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.
The Proposed Contractor is the only organization uniquely qualified to provide the required services to ensure that there is no interruption in services that could impact direct patient care. The proposed contractor's equipment is currently on-site, fully installed, and is currently being used by Pharmacy staff to provide direct patient care services. Carefusion holds proprietary data and licensing rights to required system. The Pyxis safe is a highly specialist medical equipment allowing for direct patient care for IHS beneficiaries. Tsaile Health Center system is connected with Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility (CCHCF) and Pinon Health Center systems and changing out systems for each site would be detrimental and negatively impact direct patient care for each facility.
This notice of intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive proposals. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. If no affirmative written response is received by Closing Date/Time, the contract will be issued without further notice.
A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement base upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Any solicitation resulting from the analysis of information obtained will be announced to the public in Federal Business Opportunities. However, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s
