J065--Carefusion Pyxis Rental and Support Agreement
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 10, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole-Source for a Carefusion Pyxis Rental and Support Agreement. The VA intends to award this contract to Becton, Dickinson and Company, citing that they are the only responsible source. Responses from other interested parties are due by May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This notice announces the VA's intent to negotiate a sole-source contract under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR 6.302-1) for the rental and service of Carefusion Pyxis equipment. The government believes that only Becton, Dickinson and Company possesses the required capabilities to meet this specific requirement at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.
Contract Details
- NAICS Code: 811210 – Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- Place of Performance: Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
- Contract Type: Sole-source intent (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Submission Requirements
This is not a solicitation or request for offers, and no solicitation package is available. However, any responsible source may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence demonstrating the ability to comply with the requirement and that competition would be advantageous to the Government.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is an intent to sole-source, therefore no specific set-aside is designated. However, all responsible sources are encouraged to submit their capabilities for consideration.
Response & Contact
All questions or responses to this notice must be emailed to Chad Kemper at chad.kemper@va.gov. Response Deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST. The Government will not pay for information submitted, and the determination to compete is solely at the Government's discretion.