6515-- Pharmacy Carousel
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically Network Contracting Office (NCO 6), intends to award a sole source contract to Omnicell Inc. for the Salem VA Health Care System in Salem, VA. This procurement is for the deinstallation and installation of the Omnicell Pharmacy Carousel Medication Dispense System. Interested parties must submit written comments by May 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the deinstallation of the existing Omnicell Pharmacy Carousel Medication Dispense System, which has reached its end-of-life cycle, and the subsequent installation of a replacement system. This ensures continued operational capability for medication dispensing at the Salem VA Health Care System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Contracting Office: Network Contracting Office 6 (36C246)
- Product Service Code: 6515 (Medical And Surgical Instruments, Equipment, And Supplies)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: April 28, 2026
Rationale for Sole Source
The decision to award on a sole source basis to Omnicell Inc. is due to the proprietary nature of their technology and the critical need for compatibility with the existing systems at the Salem VA Health Care System. Only Omnicell-branded products and services can meet the government's technical and operational requirements for this replacement.
Submission Information
As this is an intent to sole source, quotes are not being requested. Any firm or individual wishing to submit comments or state their capability to meet this requirement must do so in writing. Submissions should include the firm's name, point of contact, title, address, and telephone number.
Point of Contact
- Name: Yanique WilliamsChin
- Title: Contract Specialist
- Email: Yanique.williamschin@va.gov
- Phone: 757-315-2598