Industry Day Event Veteran Affairs Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy

Background
The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA), Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) National Office oversees seven CMOP facilities across the United States. These facilities process an average of 530,000 prescriptions daily using advanced automation equipment integrated into the Automated Prescription Fulfillment System (APFS).

The DVA aims to enhance its pharmacy operations by potentially increasing production capacity through collaboration with qualified vendors.

Work Details
The contractor will serve as a systems integrator to design, procure, and configure a fully functional APFS that integrates with the existing VA CMOP National data infrastructure. The APFS must include:
- Dispensing systems for individual solid dosage forms and unit-of-use products.
- Ancillary support systems, including a robust Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- A comprehensive data logging, collection, and reporting system.

The design must accommodate 45,000 sq ft of production space and 20,000 sq ft of warehouse space. Responses should demonstrate an understanding of automation systems suitable for fulfilling prescriptions in a CMOP environment.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a specified period following the award, with specific timelines to be determined based on project requirements.

Place of Performance
The contract work will primarily take place at the CMOP facilities located in Leavenworth, KS; Chelmsford, MA; Tucson, AZ; Lancaster, TX; Murfreesboro, TN; Hines, IL; and Charleston, SC.