6515--Intent to Sole Source Omnicell Carousel Chillicothe VA Medical Center
ID: 36C25025Q0351Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/40ff276e7dc6460a84817d87a7ecdac4/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract for the Omnicell Carousel Replacement Cabinet, a specialized medical instrument exclusively produced by Omnicell Inc. This procurement is necessary to meet specific healthcare needs within the VISN 10 Healthcare System, which serves Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, and is executed under FAR 8.405-6 due to the unique capabilities of the manufacturer. The contract will be a firm fixed price agreement, emphasizing the importance of effective medical supply management while acknowledging proprietary limitations in the market. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Robin D. Whitfield at Robin.Whitfield@va.gov.

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    Robin D WhitfieldContract Specialist
    Robin.Whitfield@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a sole source contract for the Omnicell Carousel Replacement Cabinet, a medical instrument produced exclusively by Omnicell Inc. located in Cranberry Township, PA. The contract will be a firm fixed price agreement, executed under FAR 8.405-6, with the belief that only Omnicell possesses the necessary capabilities to fulfill the requirements. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 339112, which pertains to Medical Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The notice emphasizes that there is no solicitation for competitive proposals available, and the communication serves merely informational purposes regarding the government’s intention to streamline this requirement. Overall, the document underscores a focused procurement strategy aiming to meet specific healthcare needs within the VISN 10 Healthcare System that serves Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. It highlights the government's commitment to ensuring effective medical supply management while recognizing proprietary limitations in the market.
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