What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Network Contracting Office 16 is issuing a Sources Sought notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for continued maintenance and software support services for two Omnicell IVX workflow devices. The requested scope includes IVX Workflow Software and IVX Manager Software subscriptions for the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System at the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas, for a one-year period of performance. Qualified and certified contractors, including small business concerns, are encouraged to respond to help determine industry capabilities, regulatory compliance, and estimated pricing. Offerors must email their responses by 3:00 PM CST on November 11, 2026, using the subject line "36C25627Q0115 - Sources Sought Omnicell IVX Support," including descriptive literature and an authorization letter if offering other than brand-name products.
Scope of work
- Continued maintenance and software support services for two Omnicell IVX workflow devices
- IVX Workflow Software subscription
- IVX Manager Software subscription
- Software upgrades at no additional software license fee
- Maintenance to correct errors and defects in delivered products
- On-site support visits by support personnel
- Service reports provided to the COR or designee following service visits
Minimum qualifications
- Qualified and certified contractors capable of providing Omnicell IVX workflow maintenance and software support
- Compliance with Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) per SBA and 13 C.F.R. § 121.406, if applicable
- Authorized distributor or reseller status with evidence from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), if applicable
Documents to include with your response
- Point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, email address, business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number
- Proof of qualifications for small business, SDB, HUBZone, or 8(a) status
- Responses to all Nonmanufacturer Rule compliance questions
- Evidence from original equipment manufacturer (OEM) confirming authorized distributor/reseller status
- Evidence of completed Buy American Certificate in SAM
- Evidence of completed Trade Agreement Certificate in SAM
- Schedule of delivery after receipt of order
- List of existing GWAC, GSA, IDIQ, or BPA contract numbers if available
- Descriptive literature demonstrating ability to meet requirements and salient characteristics if offering other than brand name
- List of contracts for commercial, federal, state, and local governments illustrating capability
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit via email with the subject line reading: 36C25627Q0115 - Sources Sought Omnicell IVX Support (or 36C25627Q0115 - Sources Sought – Omnicell IVX Support). There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 6(a) - 6(c17).
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (36C256) with descriptions matching "omnicell software" or "omnicell". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE TECH INC.36C25625F0378 · DSS OMNICELL IVX VISTA INTERFACE SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION MAINT SUPPORT FOR A BASE AND 5 OPTI | $24,874 | Sep 25, 2027 |
| OMNICELL, INC.36C25626P0235 · OMNICELL SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION | $34,900 | Dec 14, 2026 |
| OMNICELL, INC.36C25619F0038 · GOLD PLAN MAINTENANCE&SERVICE FOR OMNICELL SOFTWARE | $419.2K | Dec 31, 2023 |
| OMNICELL, INC.36C25620N0899 · OMNICELL SOFTWARE/ EQUIPMENT UPGRADE | $106.7K | Feb 28, 2021 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 811210
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| AGILITI HEALTH INC36C26326N0661 · CICHS SURGICAL INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS BASE PERIOD ORDER | $81,250 | Aug 31, 2031 |
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| SKYTRON LLC36C25226P0297 · SKYTRON SURGICAL LIGHTS AND BOOMS MAINTENANCE AT MADISON VA HOSPITAL | $87,872 | May 31, 2031 |
| ILLUMINA, INC.36C24525P0434 · PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE BALTIMORE VA MEDICAL CENTER. RESEARCH DEPARTMENT | $82,824 | May 31, 2031 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Veterans Affairs, NAICS 811210, since Oct 1, 2024
4,683 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
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Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.