6515--Automatic Tablet Cutter
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing an automated tablet cutter, equivalent to the Swisslog ezCut, for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. The device must accurately split and sort oral solid medications to improve workflow efficiency, as the pharmacy currently splits over 5,000 tablets per quarter manually. Performance of services will be at 11301 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90073, with a delivery period of 90 days after receipt of order. Key requirements include a compact, standalone system with automatic shape recognition, a cutting speed of at least 20 tablets per minute, and a minimum 12-month warranty. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only, not a solicitation.