J065--Sources Sought Omnicell Service/Maintenance Base Plus 2 Option Yrs
ID: 36C25725Q0035Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, through the Network Contracting Office 17, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for maintenance and service of Omnicell equipment utilized at various South Texas Veterans Health Care Systems facilities. The procurement aims to ensure ongoing support for critical automation equipment that facilitates efficient medical supply dispensing, thereby preventing disruptions in patient care. Interested contractors must be recognized as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or authorized dealers/distributors, and they are invited to submit capability statements by 5:00 PM Central Time on October 11, 2024, to Contract Specialist Janice Malbon at janice.malbon@va.gov. This notice serves as a market research tool and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Janice MalbonContract Specialist
    (210) 694-6340
    janice.malbon@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting feedback for maintenance and service of Omnicell equipment through a Sources Sought Notice. The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 17 is conducting market research for this requirement, which involves sole source negotiations with Omnicell Inc. due to the critical reliance on this automation equipment for medical supply dispensing at South Texas Veterans Health Care Systems facilities. Services requested include telephone and on-site support, software updates, and necessary repairs, ensuring equipment remains operational to prevent disruptions in patient care. Interested parties can submit capability statements by the October 11, 2024 deadline, though responses are not considered a competitive solicitation. Only firms recognized as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) or authorized dealers/distributors and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) are eligible. The notice serves planning purposes and outlines the need for vendors to provide documentation demonstrating their capabilities, with the agency disclaiming any responsibility for costs incurred by respondents. This announcement highlights the VA's focus on efficient service contracts for essential healthcare operations.
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