Automated Prescription Fulfillment System Apfs Tender - 143371682

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Automated Prescription Fulfillment System Apfs Service and Support Plan Ssp Preventative Maintenance Pm Services for Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy Cmop Charleston

Deadline: 30 Jun 2026

Posting Date: 16 Jun 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 143371682

Document Ref. No.: 36C77026R0011

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

SPECIAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. THIS IS A NOTICE OF THE GOVERNMENT'S INTENT TO ISSUE A SOLE SOURCE AWARD.
This Notice is to announce that the Department of Veteran Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 15, hereby announces its notice of intent to negotiate with Innovation Associates, Inc (dba iA), a Large Business on a sole source basis to provide technical and maintenance support consisting of:
APFS Service and Support Plan (SSP) and Preventative Maintenance Services of Innovation Associates (dba iA) proprietary Automated Prescription Fulfillment System (APFS) and third party support equipment and provide for 24/7 Emergency Technical Support, Software Support, Hardware Support, Spare Parts and Repair Material Authorization (RMA) Services for Equipment/Dispensers/Cannisters, Preventative maintenance, and on-site support provided by three (3) iA System Managers.
This procurement will be a new requirement utilizing a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for one (1) year plus four (4) option years.
Innovation Associates (dba iA) is uniquely qualified to provide the extended support agreement for the APFS because they are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the sole owner of the system s proprietary hardware, software, firmware, and diagnostic tools.
The APFS is a highly specialized, integrated system that produces approximately ninety percent (90%) of all prescriptions processed for Veteran patients at Charleston CMOP; therefore, uninterrupted functionality is essential for CMOP to meet operational requirements and support the VA s mission. The APFS conveyance architecture and its combination of robotics, labeling, scanning, and automated dispensing subsystems are custom engineered to the pharmacy s formulary, facility size, and physical floorplan, creating a configuration that cannot be serviced, modified, or maintained by any third party vendor.
Only the OEM fully understa...
Notice ID: 36c77026r0011

Department/Ind. Agency: veterans affairs, department of

Sub-tier: veterans affairs, department of

Office: national cmop office (36c770)

Product Service Code: 3650 - chemical and pharmaceutical products manufacturing machinery

NAICS Code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Inactive Dates: aug 29, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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