6515--LB Pharmacy Omnicell Buyout
ID: 36C26225Q0557Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF262-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 22 (36C262)Gilbert, AZ, 85297, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for the procurement of Omnicell XT medication dispensing machines and associated support services for the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California. The contract aims to enhance healthcare delivery by providing secure, customizable, and functional medication dispensing systems, along with maintenance and upgrade services, adhering to specific technical and operational requirements. This procurement is crucial for ensuring the efficiency and reliability of pharmacy operations within the VA healthcare system. Interested vendors must submit their offers by March 11, 2025, with questions due by March 6, 2025, and can contact Contracting Specialist Victor Oliveros at victor.oliveros@va.gov for further information.

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    Victor OliverosContracting Specialist
    victor.oliveros@va.gov
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    The document outlines a federal solicitation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the procurement of Omnicell XT medication dispensing machines, along with support services for maintenance and upgrades. The scope includes providing necessary resources to maintain, repair, and update the dispensing systems, adhering to specific technical and operational requirements detailed in the Statement of Work. Key objectives include ensuring that the cabinets are secure, customizable, and functional within defined specifications and environmental conditions. Proposals must comply with federal regulations, emphasizing the use of original equipment and prohibiting counterfeits. The timeline indicates that the contract period begins on March 18, 2025, and ends on March 17, 2026. The solicitation reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery through upgraded medical equipment while ensuring compliance with government procurement practices and standards for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.
    This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the LB Pharmacy Omnicell Buyout, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs. It includes a Request for Quotes (RFQ) number 36C26225Q0557 for commercial services related to medical instruments. The performance will take place at the VA Long Beach Healthcare System in California. The solicitation is set as unrestricted and falls under the NAICS code 339112 for Medical and Surgical Instruments. The contract format is firm fixed price, slated for the period from March 18, 2025, to March 17, 2026. Key dates include a submission deadline for questions by March 6, 2025, and offers due by March 11, 2025, at 15:00 Pacific Time. Potential bidders are instructed to submit their offers via email and must complete various forms, including the SF 1449, and provide necessary vendor information, certifications, and compliance statements. Overall, this notice serves to inform and solicit response from interested vendors regarding the purchase of Omnicell pharmacy equipment for the VA healthcare system, adhering to federal procurement guidelines.
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    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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