Naval Medical Logistics Command, Code 05, Bldg. 521, Ft. Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5015

65 -- AUTOMATED PRESCRIPTION BOTTLE FILLER SYSTEM SOL N62645-96-R-0028 DUE 053196. Contact Point, Claudia Addision, Contract Specialist, 301/619-4767, Shirley Overcash, Contracting Officer, 301/619-3014. The Naval Medical Logistics Command has a requirement for an Automated Prescription Bottle Filler System. The Navy intends to negotiate with Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Route 120 & Wilson Road - WG1-2N, Round Lake, IL 60073 as the only source that can provide the required system. Baxter Healthcare Corporate shall satisfy the Government's requirement by providing one (1) OptiFill-II Automated Prescription Bottle Filler System-four filling modules; one (1) Additional Hand-held RF Terminal; twenty (20) extra canisters; spare parts; and turnkey installation at Naval Hospital, Jacksonville, FL (including compressed air support, electrical service, and on-site training). The system provided must be capable of interfacing with CHSC computer system; selecting the proper bottle size; properly labeling both bottles if there is a need for multiple bottles on same order; labeling bottle using CHSC data; printed with auxiliary labeling on the bottle; printing label to be used on bag to identify patient; filling the bottle with the correct oral solid medication; and providing labels for orders that will not be filled through the system. The system must coallate the filled orders with the unfilled orders and set them aside to be filled manually and have a mechanism to check that the proper drug was placed in the bottle without removing the cap. The system must place the child-resistant cap on the bottle and be capable of counting at least 300 different oral solid medications. The system must be capable of being deployed in less than 400 square feet and must have a quality control built into it to safe guard against errors. The system must have technology for QA and tracking and must allow for electronic verification of dispensing to patient. The system must be capable of the following power requirements: 208V, 3-phase, Y-connector, 60 amp, and 60HZ. The system must be capable of the following air requirements: 90 psi, 10cfm, and dry air. It is anticipated that the contract will be firm fixed price. This is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bonafide capability to fulfill the requirements. See Note 22. All inquires must be in writing and may be telefaxed to 301/619-2925. (099)

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