Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Automated Pharmaceutical Dispensing System - Lease & Support – Mescalero Indian Health Center – Mescalero, NM

The Indian Health Service, Albuquerque Area Office, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Carefusion Solutions LLC for comprehensive support services related to the Carefusion/Becton Dickinson Pyxis automated medication dispensing system at the Mescalero Indian Health Center in Mescalero, New Mexico. This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) due to the proprietary nature of the system, as Carefusion Solutions LLC, as the original equipment manufacturer, retains exclusive rights to the software, firmware, licensing, and technical support required for the system’s operation. No other vendor is authorized or technically capable of providing these services without risking operational disruption, compromising patient safety, or invalidating warranties and cybersecurity compliance. The contract will cover maintenance, software updates, system repairs, technical assistance, and compliance with healthcare data protection standards, ensuring uninterrupted functionality of a critical pharmacy automation infrastructure essential to medication accountability and clinical workflow. The base period of performance is scheduled from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with four one-year option periods that could extend the contract through July 31, 2031. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 532490 for other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing, with a PSC code of W065 for lease or rental of medical equipment. The estimated total contract value is $224,256, based on the prior contract’s funding, though updated pricing details for the new period are not specified. Only responses that provide proof of OEM authorization to support the Pyxis system, along with the UEI number and business size status, will be considered. The solicitation is not a request for competition, and submissions must be emailed to Tamela.Richards@ihs.gov no later than August 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM MDT. The place of performance is exclusively at the Mescalero Indian Health Center, and all services must be delivered by BD-authorized personnel. There are no physical delivery, packaging, or marking requirements, as this contract is entirely service-based. The contracting office is located in Albuquerque, NM, and the acquisition is funded through IHS Operations funding using agency code 75H707. No competition is anticipated, and potential offerors must demonstrate direct OEM authorization to be eligible for future consideration.