6515--XR2 & Robotic Resident Expert | Base & Three Options
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C24926Q0171
- Agency
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Veterans Integrated Service Network 9
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333914 Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 9 (VISN 9), Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9) has published a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract (36C24926Q0171) for the procurement of an XR2 automated medication dispensing and packaging system with associated Robotic Resident Expert support services. The VA intends to award this contract exclusively to Omnicell, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. This special notice announces the VA's intention to sole-source the procurement rather than conduct a competitive bidding process. The XR2 system is a high-volume robotic unit designed to automate the storage, filling, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of prescription medications, while the Robotic Resident Expert component provides ongoing system support, optimization, and workflow integration for continuous pharmacy operations.
Although this notice does not constitute a formal solicitation, interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit written capability statements demonstrating how competition would be advantageous to the Government by the April 30, 2026 deadline at 12:00 PM Central Time. Capability statements must be submitted via email as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments to Contract Specialist John E. McDaniel at John.McDaniel1@va.gov. The anticipated contract will be firm-fixed-price, covering equipment, installation, warranty, and service fees across a base year with three option years. The requirement falls under NAICS code 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard and PSC code 6515 (Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies). All costs associated with preparing and submitting responses are the sole responsibility of the respondent, and the Government retains discretionary authority to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement based on received capability statements.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE
36C24926Q0171 serves as a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and is not a request for competitive quotes.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 9 (NCO 9), intends to award a sole source contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Omnicell, Inc., 500 Cranberry Woods Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 16066-5224, for the procurement of an XR2 and Robotic Resident Expert.
The Government requires an XR2 automated medication dispensing and packaging system, including associated Robotic Resident Expert support services. The XR2 is a high volume robotic unit that automates storage, filling, packaging, labeling, and dispensing of prescription medications. The Robotic Resident Expert provides system support, optimization, and workflow integration required for continuous packaging operations.
The VA anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract with the equipment, installation, and warranty on the base year and three option years covering Central Pharmacy Dispensing Service Solution Fees and Resident Robotic Expert Service Fees.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333914, Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 6515, Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies.
This notice does not constitute a solicitation. However, any interested party that believes it can meet the requirements may submit a written statement of capabilities. The capability statement must clearly demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the Government. All costs associated with preparing and submitting a response to this notice are solely the respondent s responsibility and will not be reimbursed by the Government.
Responses received will be reviewed; however, the Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this requirement. If no responses are received, the Government will proceed with the intended sole source award.
Capability statements must be submitted no later than 12:00 PM CST on 30 April 2026. Submissions must be sent by email only, as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment, to: John.McDaniel1@va.gov
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 36C24926Q0171.docx | DOCX document |
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