6515--Automated Dose Packager

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to supply an automated dose packager equivalent to Medical Packaging's Auto Print Plus Medication Packager. The packager must be capable of packaging and printing in a single module machine, have a built-in printer, and provide packaging speeds of at least 60 packages per minute. The contractor must also provide installation and training. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract, and the contractor must adhere to all federal and state laws and regulations in effect during the term of the contract. • The packager must have a built-in printer that prints clear, legible text and scannable barcodes directly on each pouch. • The packager must be compact, with a maximum size of 25” L x 11” W x 11” H, and weigh no more than 70 lbs. • The packager must provide packaging speeds of at least 60 packages per minute. • The packager must support four pouch lengths: 1”, 1.25”, 1.50”, and 2” with a standard width of 2”. • The packager must use FDA-registered multi-layer packaging materials to comply with USP Class A and B standards to protect medications from light and moisture.