J065--Intent to Sole Source Omnicell Services

The James H. Quillen VA Healthcare System (VAHCS) has a requirement for a service contract, with an intend to award a sole source contract with Omnicell, Inc. 590 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043 for maintenance services on behalf of the Mountain Home, VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 9, hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed contract, for Omnicell Equipment and Services. The facility is located at the Mountain Home VAMC, Corner of Lamont & Veterans Parkway, Mountain Home, Tennessee. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 6.302-1. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. This contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract for one one-year period.

The services required to meet the agency s needs are to provide drug dispensing cabinets service. Omnicell are authorized dealer and does not allow third parties to install or service their equipment. Omnicell equipment includes warranties where appropriate. Omnicell is the exclusive manufacturer and proprietor of their equipment. This service required meet Department of Veterans Affairs' legal obligation to continue to receive, without interruption, the maintenance support services which is vital to Patient Care.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than August 4, 2020 11 AM, CDT.A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Department of Veterans Affairs will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.

Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with Omnicell EQUIPMENT in the subject line. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Officer, Michael Edwards by email at Michael.Edwards2@va.gov. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements, including proof of training and certification for performing maintenance and service on the listed equipment and systems.

Point of Contact: Michael Edwards, Contract Specialist (e-mail: Michael.Edwards2@va.gov.)