Preventive maintenance and repair service for Omnicell Dispensing System IHS1516086

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ISSUE SOLE SOURCE AWARD The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service (IHS), Bemidji Area intents to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract on a sole source basis to Omnicell, for the Cass Lake IHS Hospital in Cass Lake, MN. The anticipated period of performance will be for a base plus 2 years. The sole source action will be issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 (a) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Omnicell Dispensing Cabinets Cass Lake Service Unit currently use, require software updates and maintenance. To keep the warranty on the Omnicell Dispensing Cabinets, Omnicell requires that only Omnicell software be installed on their products. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210: Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance Point of contact for this acquisition is Purchasing Agent, De'Lana Tangren at delana.tangren@ihs.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a quote to Purchasing Agent, De'Lana Tangren at delana.tangren@ihs.gov. Information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. In doing so, interested sources must submit technical capabilities, and other information that demonstrates their ability to meet the Government's needs.