AUTOMATED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE CABINET FOR WHITE EARTH
Type: Special Notice
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OFINDIAN HEALTH SERVICERockville, MD, 20852, US

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Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)
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    The Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS), is planning to award a sole source contract to Omnicell Inc. for the provision of an Automated Controlled Substance Cabinet at the White Earth Health Center in Ogema, Minnesota. This procurement is essential to ensure the continued operation of medication dispensing services, as Omnicell is the only vendor capable of servicing the existing system due to proprietary data and licensing rights. The contract will cover a base period plus three option years, with a total estimated value of $38,281, and interested parties may contact Purchasing Agent Winona Kitto at winona.kitto@ihs.gov for further information. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, but responses demonstrating capability may influence future procurement decisions.

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    The document serves as a Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) template for acquiring an Automated Controlled Substance Cabinet through the Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) for the Indian Health Service (IHS) in 2025. The justification outlines the need to procure a specialized cabinet from Omnicell, Inc., as other suppliers cannot meet the unique requirements due to structural integrations within the Pine Point Pharmacy. The acquisition includes a lease buyout of existing equipment, with an estimated total value of $38,281. The document emphasizes the urgency and necessity of this purchase due to compliance with regulations surrounding controlled substances, documenting the historical use of the Omnicell products and the implications of switching vendors, including potential training and structural modifications. Market research confirms that no equivalent products meet the identified needs, solidifying the justification for non-competitive procurement. The approval process requires multiple levels of certification, including those from the program manager, contracting officer, and legal review, ensuring adherence to federal regulations. This LSJ illustrates the government's method of ensuring compliance and justifying sole-source procurements in specific scenarios, aligned with the regulations established in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
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