Justification for the maintenance and support award to Omnicell Inc.
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Center, under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for the maintenance and support of its Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy management system. This sole-source award to Omnicell Inc. is valued at an estimated $380,806.56 for a one-year period. The justification highlights Omnicell Inc. as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known authorized service provider for this proprietary system.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for comprehensive maintenance and support services for the Omnicell Prescription Dispensing System and Omnicell Pharmacy Medication Management System. Services include:
- Full maintenance coverage for automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy management system.
- Replacement parts coverage.
- Service support, including labor, travel expenses, tools, and test equipment.
- Telephone support.
- Software and hardware support.
- Maintenance must meet OEM (Omnicell Inc.) standards to restore equipment to operating specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Estimated Value: $380,806.56
- Period of Performance: March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 (one year)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Bethesda, MD 20892
Justification for Sole Source
The justification cites FAR 5.202(a)(2) and 6.302-2 due to compelling urgency, stating that the government would be seriously injured if standard competition timelines were followed. Omnicell Inc. is the OEM and the only known authorized service provider for preventative maintenance services on their proprietary equipment and software, ensuring continuity of essential pharmacy operations at the Clinical Center. This is a new requirement following a previous contract with Omnicell, Inc.
Proposed Contractor
Omnicell, Inc. 500 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Township, PA 1600665224
Additional Notes
The anticipated cost was determined to be fair and reasonable based on Federal Open Market 36F79723D0073. The justification has been reviewed and certified by the Requestor (Falguni Kanthan, Section Chief - Pharmacy Informatics) and the Contracting Officer (Susan Nsangou, Branch Chief).
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Huda Malik (huda.malik@nih.gov)