36C24122Q0401.docx

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VAMC White River Junction

215 N Main St

White River Junction VT

CONTACT INFORMATION

Providence VAMC

830 Chalkstone Ave Providence, RI 02809

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Keri Reeves keri.reeves@va.gov keri.reeves@va.gov

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

Presolicitation Notice

Pre-solicitation notice over 25k and competing only among the authorized distributors of the OEM.

Presolicitation Notice Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO1) New England publishes this pre-Solicitation Notice of intent to solicit only among the SDVOSB authorized distributors of OEM, CareFusion Solutions, LLC, 3750 Torrey View Ct San Diego, CA 92130-2622, ueiSAM: JEC9J3E8QBJ7. Authorized distributors of the Large Business (LB) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to the Government, for the goods/services described below.

· Four Points Technology, 14900 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151

· MicroTech, 8330 Boone Blvd, Tysons Corner, 22181

· Veterans Healthcare Supply Solutions (VHSS), Jacksonville FL 32218

NCO 1 intends to solicit the authorized distributors of the OEM under the streamlined and simplified acquisition procedures of FAR 12.6 and FAR 13.106-1, competition to the maximum extent practicable.

NCO 1 intends to obtain the following: Software upgrade Pyxis Machines from the SDVOSB sources listed above:

The PSC/FSC is 6515. The NAICS is 339112 and the Size Standard is 1,000.

Since the items are exclusively available from the authorized distributors of the OEM, no solicitation will be posted to Contracting Opportunities SAM.gov. This procurement is subject to prohibitions in VA Acquisition Regulation including 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items.

Interested persons may contact the Contracting Officer via email at Keri.reeves@va.gov regarding this procurement. The determination of the acquisition strategy based on responses to this notice is within the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Response must be received by 06/01/2022.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

January 2022

1. Primary Point of Contact

2. Objective

· The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to outline the tasks and responsibilities of the awarded Contractor in relation to the provision, installation, integration, upgrade, and implementation of the Pyxis Equipment. This document highlights the technical specifications and services being requested by the White River Junction VAMC for consideration towards the purchase for 4 Anesthesia Pyxis ES systems, 1 two drawer main, and 1 full size 4 or 6 drawer main ES pyxis systems. Vendors under this proposal shall provide all equipment, accessories, applicable training, and manuals.

· Product delivery will be the responsibility of the Vendors working with the White River Junction VAMC project management POC, the Vendor will be responsible for coordinating and performing the delivery, implementation, and training for the devices.

3. Background

· Pharmacy Service has the need for Automated Dispensing Equipment Pyxis ES to store medications safely and securely on the floor for immediate use by end users at Community Based Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient wards, ICUs, Operating rooms, and outpatient clinics. The White River Junction VA and Pharmacy have utilized the Pyxis ES system since 2016 with good success.

· The current PACU Pyxis ES systems in place no longer meet the needs of the Pharmacy, clinicians, and patients. The current PACU Pyxis ES systems are not configured profiled stations and require the nursing staff to override all medications instead of pulling patient specific medications. This puts the department at higher risk of medication error and creates reporting errors with the Pharmacy department.

· Additionally, the Anesthesia / operating room need pyxis systems at the POC in the operating rooms. The current workflow has a pyxis station outside the sterile operating space and requires the anesthesia team to pull non-patient specific meds in abundance prior to starting the case. This creates not only a patient safety risk but also contributes to loss and waste. The facility’s primary goals are to increasing patient safety by increasing medication compliance through additional profiled pyxis ES devices. Moving toward increased reliability and quality care, the WRJ VA Medical Center is looking to purchase 6 devices to accomplish this goal.

· The Contractor is responsible for the set-up of the equipment. VA Staff in Clinical Engineering is responsible for connecting any approved equipment to the VA network.

4. Scope

· Buy and expand Pyxis ES system to WRJ clinic as described. Provide Service and Support of hardware and software as described. This solution shall, must, and will be approved for use on the VA network.

5. Specific Tasks

· Equipment: All equipment must be new, state of the art, and not recertified nor refurbished. All equipment must be compliant with current VA requirements for allowable operating system platforms.

· System Equipment

a. Set-up monitors or modules [If applicable]

b. Software for Integration and Connectivity to Network (if applicable and desired)

c. Other

i. (2) User Manuals

ii. (2) Service Manuals

iii. (2) Reprocessing Manuals [If applicable]

iv. Information on disposable procurement

d. Services

i. Training

ii. Installation

· 5.1 Task 1 – Provide Software and Licensing

a. 5.1.1 Subtask 1 –Software and Licensing

i. Provide all software and licensing for Pyxis ES.

· 5.2 Task 2 – Provide Hardware

a. 5.2.1 Subtask 1 – Provide Hardware

i. Pyxis 6 ES pyxis Mains as described above.

· Task 3 – Provide Installation

a. Subtask 1 –Provide Installation

i. Delivery of equipment to POC space on desired day and time of VA preference

ii. Provide installation of pyxis and smart remote hardware

iii. Provide loading and configuration of all software

iv. Conduct performance verification testing

· Task 4 – Provide Project Management

a. Subtask 1 –Provide Project Management

i. BD will schedule kickoff call within two weeks of award

ii. Provide written schedule with timelines agreed upon by COR

iii. Provide weekly coordination call

· Task 5 – Provide Onsite Training / Go-Live Support

a. Subtask 1 –Provide onsite go-live support and training

i. Provide onsite go-live support

ii. Provide train-the-trainer onsite for end-user training

iii. Provide onsite technical training

iv. Provide all service passwords for all system components

v. Provide Operators and Service Manuals

· Task 6 – Provide Warranty

a. Subtask 1 –Warranty

i. Provide at least one year of product warranty for hardware/software

· 5.7 Task 7 – General Information

a. 5.7.1 Subtask 1 – Hours of Operation

i. Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Central Standard Time, excluding national holidays. All onsite service/repairs will be performed during normal hours.

· 5.8 Task 8 – General Information

a. 5.8.1 Subtask 2 – Costs Any charges for travel, lodging, services, manuals, tools, software, or licenses are included within this contract, and it’s agreed upon price, unless specifically stated in writing to the Contracting Officer.

b. 5.8.2 Subtask 3 – Protocol the Contractor shall physically sign into (and out of) the facility and obtain a visitor’s badge upon every visit. Contractor shall physically check in and out with the COR or designee while on campus.

6. Training

· Vendor will be required to provide two user manuals for the Pyxis systems.

· Vendor will be required to provide two service manuals for the Pyxis systems.

· Vendor will be required to provide an on-station in-service on the proper use and setup of the Pyxis Systems.

· Vendor will be required to provide the cleaning methods/guidelines for Pyxis systems and other accessories.

· All employees who will be utilizing Medtronic NIM Vital systems, including Physicians/Surgeons, Technicians, Bio/Clinical Engineering, and Clinic staff members ("Trainees"), must be trained by an authorized representative by Medtronic prior to using the System.

· No charge on a mutually agreeable date and time.

7. Installation Contractor’s Responsibilities:

· Based on approved deployment work schedule, the Contractor shall provide all labor necessary to install, deploy and configure the requirements of WRJ VAMC

· Contractor shall receive and place equipment in the pre-arranged designated areas at the WRJ VAMC

· The Contractor shall unpack and install all equipment in the designated area and dispose of all trash. Disposing of the trash is the responsibility of the Contractor.

· Contractor shall perform all installation and configuration necessary to complete the work, plus perform technical service checks to ensure product is fully operational in accordance with manufacture operating standards

· Vendor will coordinate all site visits with the Biomed staff at least 24 hours in advance.

· The vendor will provide at-least a 1-year manufacturer warranty on the device from the date of installation.

Medical Center’s Responsibilities:

· Providing access to patient care spaces, hallways, and equipment rooms during normal business hours for implementation of the general system installation requirements.

· Providing a single point of contact to work with in planning and implementing the services described.

· Assign additional clinical staff during the transitions

· Responsible for any structural changes (cabinets, desks, etc.).

· On-site assembly and installation of items and performance of services identified in this document will take place during hours defined as: 0730 to 1500 (i.e.: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm ET), Saturday or Sunday, excluding Federal Holidays

· High risk clinical areas may require after hours install.

· The Contractor is required to provide all tools, labor, and materials to complete assembly and installation of the items detailed in this document.

· The Contractor shall have an on-site representative for the duration of assembly and installation to serve as the primary interface with the WRJ VAMC staff.

· The WRJ VA will provide a staging area for the equipment to be staged before deployed

8. Performance Monitoring The COR shall monitor the performance of this contract. This shall be accomplished by monitoring the component upgrade as well as final performance verification.

9. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI) None

10. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations

Shipping address:

The System will be delivered directly to the White River Junction VA Medical Center.

Primary POC will be shipping POC.

11. Place of Performance White River Junction VAMC 215 N Main Street White River Junction VT 05009-0001

12. Delivery Schedule The Contractor shall have 120 days to perform all tasks and resolve all issues. Longer if agreed upon by COR.

13. Period of Performance The Contractor shall have 120 days to perform all tasks and resolve all issues. Longer if agreed upon by COR.

14. Additional Requirement:

The device we require must meet the following requirements upon delivery:

· Product will be delivered during normal working hours, between 7:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday.

· Documentation which includes a statement acknowledging the invoice and receipt of delivery.

· Pyxis/BD will provide labor to install product and test it to ensure functionality before Pharmacy Service will accept delivery.

· Pyxis/BD will continue to provide service and support on this product as required in contract.

15. Records Management

· The following standard items relate to records generated in executing the contract and should be included in a typical procurement contract:

· Citations to pertinent laws, codes, and regulations such as 44 U.S.C chapters 21, 29, 31 and 33; Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552); Privacy Act (5 U.S.C. 552a); 36 CFR Part 1222 and Part 1228.

· Contractor shall treat all deliverables under the contract as the property of the U.S. Government for which the Government Agency shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest.

· Contractor shall not create or maintain any records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract using Government IT equipment and/or Government records.

· Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected by the Freedom of Information Act.

· Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any Government Agency records that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract.

· The Government Agency owns the rights to all data/records produced as part of this contract.

· The Government Agency owns the rights to all electronic information (electronic data, electronic information systems, electronic databases, etc.) and all supporting documentation created as part of this contract. Contractor must deliver sufficient technical documentation with all data deliverables to permit the agency to use the data.

· Contractor agrees to comply with Federal and Agency records management policies, including those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. These policies include the preservation of all records created or received regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] or state of completion [draft, final, etc.].

· No disposition of documents will be allowed without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Agency and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of the Agency or destroyed without regard to the provisions of the agency records schedules.

· Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, this contract. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and Agency guidance for protecting sensitive and proprietary information.

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