Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Pyxis Check MLM and Scanner Kit

The Birmingham VA Medical Center and its regional clinics have long utilized the BD Pyxis ES dispensing system to efficiently provide medications to Veterans, with a strong emphasis on speed and accuracy in pharmacy operations. This initiative seeks to enhance that system by integrating Pyxis Check software, the Medication Label Module (MLM), and a Scanner Kit at the main campus, aiming to improve departmental proficiency and reduce medication errors. The upgrade is designed to build on the established reliability of the existing Pyxis infrastructure while introducing new safeguards and automation to further ensure safe and timely medication distribution. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, through its 247-NETWORK Contract Office 7, has issued a sole-source notice under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program to procure these enhancements, with the solicitation number 36C24726Q0706 and a response deadline of August 10, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 and is being managed by Monica A. Reed at the agency’s office in Augusta, Georgia, with all equipment and installation services directed to the facility in Birmingham, Alabama. The contracting approach reflects a strategic commitment to leveraging specialized vendors with proven expertise in VA healthcare technology to maintain high standards in veteran care.