Pill Packager 36C24W25Q0219

This is a Notice of Intent published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.101(a)(1) requiring the dissemination of information regarding proposed contract actions. This Notice of Intent is for a proposed award of a sole source, firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(2) Contracting officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office - West intends to award a sole source firm-fixed price contract to Parata Systems LLC, 106 Roche Dr., Durham, North Carolina 27703 for the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (EOVAHCS). Only One Source can provide the unique pill packager with the required software system currently in use at the Department of Veteran Affairs. NAICS code for this requirement is 339112 and the service code is 6515. While this synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, interested vendors may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The Government understands that Parata Systems LLC is the only manufacturer of the ATP2 Pill packager business that provides the brand name Parata Pill Packager automated systems for pharmacies. However, vendors that believe they can provide the capabilities required to fully meet the Government's requirement may submit information in writing to Sonja.fields@va.gov by 10:00 AM Central Time 25 June 2025. Such documentation will be reviewed solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis. A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contact Sonja Fields., Contract Specialist at Sonja.fields@va.gov or 254-654-8279 for information regarding this announcement. POTENTIAL SOURCES SHALL PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THE RESPONSE: 1) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), e-mail address, NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large), and DUNS Number. 2) Statement of Capability that demonstrates ability of providing the services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and past performance in providing this type of service. Include examples of prior completed Government contracts, references, and other related information. This notice is to assist the RPO - West in determining SOURCES ONLY. This announcement is not a request for proposals or quotations. The Government is not committed to award a contract pursuant to this announcement. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of information in response to this announcement. When responding to this announcement, respondents should refer to Announcement 36C24W25Q0219 Notice of Intent. If after 25 June 2025 no viable responses have been received in response to this announcement, Department of Veterans Affairs shall negotiate solely with Parata Systems LLC. This Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract is not a request for competitive quotes. There will be no solicitation available for competitive quotes. Phone calls will not be accepted. The point of contact for this action is Contract Specialist, Sonja Fields who can be reached at sonja.fields@va.gov. The Regional Procurement Office West address is: Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW) 3237 Peacekeeper Way, Building 200 Suite 204, McClellan Park CA 95652. Hours of Performance: Delivery shall occur Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST