J065--intent to sole to omincell INC. VISN wide ominicell

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 5 has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Omnicell Inc. for comprehensive medication dispensing system support services. This notice covers solicitation number 36C24525Q0662 for a base year contract with four optional years, providing full-service support across seven VA medical centers and their associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in Maryland and West Virginia. The contract falls under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance and PSC code J065 for maintenance and repair of medical equipment. The notice includes documentation from Omnicell confirming their status as the sole manufacturer and exclusive provider of Omnicell products and support services in the United States. The contracting office is located in Baltimore, MD, and the opportunity is specifically designated for the VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 05).

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the government's intent to proceed with a sole source procurement for medication dispensing system support services spanning from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2030. Contractors have until July 21, 2025, at 10:00 Eastern Time to submit any responses or objections to the sole source determination. The contract scope encompasses comprehensive services including unscheduled and preventative maintenance, 24/7 telephone consultation, diagnosis and issue resolution, software and drug database updates, and ongoing interface maintenance for various Omnicell equipment such as medication dispensing systems, carousels, label printers, barcode scanners, workstations, and controlled substance dispensers. Eligibility for this procurement is effectively limited to Omnicell Inc., as the company has certified that they do not authorize third parties to provide the required products and services, and they do not contract with outside organizations for these specialized support services. The notice serves as the required public notification period for sole source procurements, allowing interested parties to review the justification and potentially challenge the sole source determination if warranted.