J065--Intent to Sole Source - Omnicell Service Agreement
Veterans Affairs · 261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation 36C26126Q1152 in this department, oldest first.
- Aug 17, 2026 · this noticeSpecial Notice
Next steps for this stage
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- Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
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What the notice says
Intent to Sole Source Omnicell, Inc. VAMC Palo Alto Health Care System Support Services Renewal Procurement Type: Open Market (Non-FSS) Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 July 31, 2027 Estimated Value: $324,618.25 (Grand Total) The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS), intends to award a sole source contract to Omnicell, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole provider of proprietary Support Services for Omnicell automated supply dispensing equipment across the Palo Alto campus. The required Support Services beginning September 1, 202… (show all)
6, through July 31, 2027, billed monthly, and include OEM support for multiple Omnicell XT and AUX Supply dispensing systems. These services consist of OEM maintenance, software license support, remote server access components, and proprietary modules not offered under Omnicell s Federal Supply Schedule. The quote notes that continuation of Support Services requires an open market purchase order, as the items are not available under Omnicell s FSS contract. Omnicell is the only source capable of providing these services due to exclusive OEM control over software, firmware, hardware components, server access keys, and certified maintenance. No authorized third party providers exist with the ability to service or maintain the XT series supply dispensing systems. Service gaps would result in reinstatement fees and risk operational disruption as noted in the manufacturer s renewal documentation. Instructions for Interested Respondents Although the VA intends to solicit and negotiate solely with Omnicell, interested parties that believe they can meet the Government s proprietary requirement may submit a capability statement. Responses must, at minimum, address the following questions and include supporting documentation: Required Questions for Respondents: Can your company provide OEM equivalent maintenance, support, software updates, and proprietary license coverage for Omnicell XT and AUX Supply automated dispensing systems? Can your company demonstrate authorization from Omnicell to service, support, or maintain these systems, including access to proprietary firmware, licenses, and server integration components? Can your company provide uninterrupted coverage beginning September 1, 2026, without service gaps or reinstatement fees? What experience does your company have in supporting Omnicell equipment at VA medical centers or similar large healthcare environments? Required Supporting Documentation: Proof of OEM certification or authorization, if applicable. Evidence of access to Omnicell proprietary parts, software keys, firmware, and server support resources. Demonstrated past performance supporting Omnicell automated dispensing systems. Technical capability statement showing ability to fulfill all requirements identified in Omnicell. Any other documentation showing the ability to meet or exceed OEM standards for maintenance and support. Response Instructions Responses must be submitted by the date indicated in this notice. The Government will review all submissions solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive opportunity exists. This notice is not a request for quotes, and no solicitation is available.
Who won similar work
18 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (261-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 21 (36C261)), same product/service code (PSC) J065 and NAICS 811210.
Single-winner award sizes (18): middle half $77K to $154K, median $123K; range $13K to $766K.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLOGIC SALES AND SERVICE, LLC | 1 | $766K | Oct 29, 2024 |
| CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC | 1 | $274K | Mar 27, 2026 |
| E3 DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | 1 | $266K | Oct 16, 2025 |
| STRYKER SALES, LLC | 1 | $170K | Jun 9, 2025 |
| GULDMANN, INC. | 1 | $158K | Dec 4, 2025 |
| SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC. | 1 | $141K | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Holden Hospital Supply, Inc. | 1 | $127K | Jul 7, 2026 |
| TRANSLOGIC CORP. | 1 | $126K | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Alcon Vision, LLC | 1 | $125K | Dec 15, 2025 |
| ARXIUM, INC. | 1 | $121K | Dec 19, 2024 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- Jul 7, 2026Holden Hospital Supply, Inc.$127KJ065--ACC Medical Gases Deficiencies Corrections and ReplacementNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- May 26, 2026CARDIOQUIP, LLC$13KJ065--CardioQuip ServicesNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Apr 29, 2026BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY$93KBD FACSAria Fusion Flow Cytometer MaintenanceMateriality: <0.01% of $BDX revenue (Low) SEC
- Apr 28, 2026SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.$141KJ065--Sole Source Emergency Repair for the Symbia T2 SPECT/CT systemNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Apr 24, 2026TECNIPLAST USA, INC.$23KJ065--36C26126P0646| Rack Washer PM SVCS | TECNIPLAST USA, INC. |No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Mar 27, 2026CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC$274KCarestream X-Ray Detectors PM/Emergency ServicesNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Feb 23, 2026Eigen Health Services, LLC. Grass Valley CA 95945 USA$65KJ065--Notice of Intent to Sole Source Artemis Ultrasound Maintenance ICO VANCHCSNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Dec 15, 2025Alcon Vision, LLC$125KJ065--Alcon Constellation Full Preventive/Corrective Service for Two Vitrectomy SystemsNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Dec 4, 2025GULDMANN, INC.$158KPatient Ceiling Lift Maintenance and Service at VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare SystemNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Nov 10, 2025PHILIPS NORTH AMERICA LLC$114KJ065--Philips MRI Support ContractNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Materiality: one award's value as a share of the winner's revenue over the latest 12 months in its SEC filings (or its last fiscal year, as noted when you point at it). Low under 1%, Medium 1 to 5%, High 5% or more. Many awards are paid over several years, so this overstates a single year's share.
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 1 of these past winners lobbied Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) since 2024 (6 filings)
- 1 of their lobbyists list a past Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA) job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 25 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.