Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare Technology Management office is conducting market research for an Indefinite Delivery‑Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply and support a nationwide Inpatient Pharmacy Automation System (IPAS) suite and Automated Unit Dose Repacking (pill‑packaging) systems. The effort will encompass hardware (dispensing cabinets, IV prep stations, carousels, refrigeration, pill‑packagers, cannisters, trays, etc.), software, interfaces to existing Pharmacy Information Systems and Electronic Health Records, installation, training, maintenance, upgrades, and ongoing technical support. Vendors must detail capabilities for system architecture (cloud/on‑premise/hybrid), operating‑system compliance, risk assessments, data integrity, role‑based access, power‑outage protocols, consumable availability, and service response times. A virtual demonstration (30‑minute presentation + 30‑minute demo) is required between October 5‑8, 2026. Responses are due by 10:00 AM September 24, 2026.
• Federal IDIQ for pharmacy automation equipment and services across all VA inpatient facilities.
• Scope includes both hardware (dispensing cabinets, IV prep, pill‑packagers, cannisters) and software (interfaces, EHR integration, reporting).
• Full life‑cycle support: installation, training, maintenance, upgrades, and technology refreshes.
• Required deliverables: capability statement (≤10 pages), answers to detailed technical questions, and a virtual demo.
• No questions accepted; response deadline 9/24/2026.