J065--Omnicell Support Services Renewal
ID: 36C24625Q0183Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Omnicell, Inc. for the renewal of support services at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This procurement involves preventative maintenance services, including system and safety checks specifically for the Pharmacy Department, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which allows for solicitation from a single source. The services provided are critical for ensuring the operational integrity and safety of medical equipment used in the facility. Interested parties are invited to submit evidence of their capability to meet this requirement by 12:00 PM EST on November 21, 2024, with all inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Aleshia Hines-Best at Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aleshia Hines-BestContracting Officer
    (937) 262-2185
    Aleshia.Hines-Best@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a special notice regarding the planned sole source contract renewal for Omnicell Support Services at the Salisbury VA Medical Center in North Carolina. This action falls under FAR 13.106-1(b), allowing solicitation from a single source for preventive maintenance services, including system and safety checks for the pharmacy department. The contracting office, located in Hampton, VA, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Omnicell, Inc. The response deadline for interested parties to submit evidence of their capability is November 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM EST. Although the notice invites potential sources to express their interest, it clarifies that submitting such information does not guarantee competition. All inquiries should be directed to the contracting officer via email, as telephone inquiries are not accepted. This document emphasizes the government's discretion in determining whether to pursue competitive procurement based on the responses received.
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