J065--Award Notice for Omnicell Support IDIQ VISN23
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 23, has awarded a sole-source, 3-year, fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to OMNICELL, INC. for Omnicell Maintenance Support Services across Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 23. The contract, valued at $2,355,943.50, was awarded on April 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ covers comprehensive maintenance and support for Omnicell centralized pharmacy dispensing systems. Services include:
- Licensing, software, and hardware support
- Mounting solutions, labor, materials, tools, parts, equipment, and components
- Testing, training, and technical support
- Maintenance, repair, and project management, including travel
These services are critical for maintaining Omnicell equipment at VISN 23 Health Care Systems, specifically at locations such as Fort Meade, Hot Springs, Central Iowa, Fargo, Iowa City, Sioux Falls, and St. Cloud.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Sole-source, 3-year single award, fixed-price IDIQ
- Awarded To: OMNICELL, INC. (500 CRANBERRY WOODS DR, CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA 16066)
- Award Amount: $2,355,943.50
- Award Date: April 14, 2026
- Period of Performance: The new contract is required to begin on May 1, 2026, to prevent a lapse in coverage, as the previous contract expires on April 30, 2026.
- Product Service Code: J065 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Medical, Dental, And Veterinary Equipment And Supplies)
- NAICS Code: 811210
Set-Aside & Justification
This was a sole-source award with no set-aside. Competition was restricted because Omnicell Inc. is deemed the only capable vendor due to the proprietary nature of their systems. Market research indicated no other small businesses (including SDVOSBs or VOSBs) could fulfill the requirement, thus the VA Rule of Two could not be satisfied. Switching vendors would incur significant costs, estimated at approximately $8,045,570.22, for system replacement and extensive training.
Additional Notes
This action was taken under Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items per FAR 12.201-1, citing 41 U.S.C. § 1901. Future procurements for these services may become competitive once the system is replaced and compatibility with Cerner is confirmed.