Description

Statement of Work Contents A. Project Title 3 B. Procurement Type 3 C. Introduction 3 D. Background 3 E. Scope 3 F. Place of Performance 3 G. Period of Performance 4 H. Point of Contacts 4 I. Salient Characteristics 4 J. Equipment Changes 11 K. Security 11 L. Network and Hardware 12 M. Electrical/Power 13 N. Implementation/Project Management 13 O. Installation and De-Installation 14 P. Check In/Out and Removeable Media Scanning 15 Q. Manuals, Release Notes and Service Bulletins 16 R. Disinfecting Instructions 16 S. Training 16 T. Telephone and Online Support and Technical Consultation 17 U. Response Time 17 V. System Uptime 18 W. Service Reports and Electronic Service Log 18 X. Product Modifications, Removal or Recall 18 Y. Delivery, Shipping and Materials Requirements 19 Z. Disposal of Waste and Job Site Cleanup 19 AA. Inspection and Acceptance 20 AB. Warranty 20 AC. Invoicing 20 AD. Order of Precedence 21 A. Project Title FY26 VISN 23 BD Pyxis Expansion Upgrade B. Procurement Type Sole Source C. Introduction VA Midwest Healthcare Network (VISN 23) has existing BD Pyxis equipment and software that need to be expanded and upgraded. VHA Directive 1195, "High-Alert Medications," published on October 18, 2024, mandates that VA medical facilities implement strict safety protocols for high-alert medications to minimize errors. Facilities must comply with these requirements within 24 months of the publication date (by October 2026), with quarterly progress updates required. BD Pyxis is a widely used, automated medication dispensing system (cabinet) designed to manage, store, and dispense medications safely and securely at VA healthcare facilities. It streamlines workflows for clinicians by ensuring accurate, real-time medication access, reducing errors, enhancing security for controlled substances, and improving inventory management. D. Background Purchase of BD Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) is required to meet the mandatory safety, security, and workflow standards for high alert medication management established in VHA Directive 1195. The directive explicitly identifies Pyxis as an approved ADC manufacturer and defines ADCs as the required storage method for all high alert medications located outside the pharmacy. It mandates that facilities utilize ADCs with capabilities including secure, locked and lidded storage, barcode based stocking verification, tall man lettering display, medication profiling with patient ADT integration, high alert medication identification, blind count functionality, and support for required quarterly discrepancy, override, and inventory reconciliation reports. These features are necessary to comply with Appendix C requirements for ADC configuration and oversight, as well as Appendix D national risk mitigation strategies. Additionally, facility leadership is required to evaluate ADC placement and expand dispensing capacity to ensure appropriate access and compliance with mandated high alert medication safety pro…

Classification

Place of Performance

Contracting Office

Contacts

Attachments (1)

• Attachment 1