6515--Intent to Sole Source Omnicell Carousel Chillicothe VA Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 (VISN 10) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract for an Omnicell Carousel Replacement Cabinet at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The procurement falls under NAICS code 339112 for Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The notice specifically identifies Omnicell Inc., located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, as the sole responsible source for this proprietary equipment. The contract will be awarded under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6 and will be a single-year contract with no option years. The government believes Omnicell is the only vendor capable of successfully meeting the requirement for this specialized medical equipment.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the VA's intention to directly negotiate with Omnicell Inc. for the replacement cabinet. The notice is explicitly informational and not a solicitation for competitive proposals, meaning no other vendors will be considered for this procurement. The deadline for any potential responses or inquiries is March 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. Contractors should note that this is a sole source procurement, which means traditional competitive bidding processes do not apply. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price arrangement, providing clarity on the financial terms of the agreement. While the notice is open to all contractors, only Omnicell Inc. is deemed eligible for this specific procurement due to the proprietary nature of the Omnicell Carousel Replacement Cabinet. The contracting office for this opportunity is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Robin D. Whitfield serving as the contract specialist.