--Omnicell Anesthesia Workstation ANCT with Accessories

The Government intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Omnicell Inc. for the procurement of eleven units of the AN CT Anesthesia Workstation, for which Omnicell is the sole manufacturer and distributor. The anticipated contract award date is September 12, 2006. This acquisition will be executed under commercial item procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and justification for other than full and open competition under FAR 6.302-1. This notice serves only to inform about the intent to award and is not a solicitation for competitive proposals. Any information received in response will be used solely to determine if a future competitive procurement is warranted, with the decision to compete resting entirely with the Government. The contract is identified under solicitation number USA-SNOTE-060913-009 and falls under the NAICS code 423450, which covers medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers. Although specific agency information and location details for performance are not provided, interested parties or those seeking more information are directed to contact the designated Government representative via email. The acquisition reflects the need for specialized anesthesia workstations delivered through a streamlined, non-competitive procurement due to the unique source and commercial nature of the product.