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GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

University Drive C

Pittsburgh PA

CONTACT INFORMATION

Network Contracting Office 4

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contracting Officer Andrew Taylor andrew.taylor3@va.gov 724-679-2327

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Situate Detection System X Brand Name Or Equal Statement of Need

Background:The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center (VAPHS) has a new Brand Name or Equal requirement for fourteen (14) Situate Detection System, deliver to Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, University Drive C., Pittsburgh, PA 15240.

Scope of Work: The Situate Detection System X accurately and reliably detects tagged sponges with 100% sensitivity and specificity, doing so in less time than manual counts. The system is comprised of four (4) components including automated body scanner, console, tagged cotton, and room scanner. This detects missing and retained tagged sponges up to 16” away in vivo, in the presence of fat, dense tissue, blood, bone, and near metal. This purchase will be replacing current outdated equipment in the Operating Rooms. The supply room currently carries disposable cotton that is compatible with the Situate Detection System.

Salient Characteristics of the Situate Detection System X:

Automated Body Scanner

· Depth: 16 inches

· Coverage: 42 inches

· Evenly distributed array of six (6) radiolucent antennae placed under patient, able to detect Situate premium cotton.

Situate Room Scanner

· Depth: 16 inches

· Console

· Self-calibrates every two (2) seconds.

· Connection ports for scanning tools.

· Instruction and feedback on scanning.

Situate premium cotton.

· Surgical Sponges embedded tag.

Delivery: Delivery shall be within thirty (30) days from the time of award. The Situate Detection System X shall be delivered to the Pittsburgh VAMC located at University Drive C., Pittsburgh, PA 15240; Attn; Warehouse. Biomedical Engineering will need to perform a safety check and enter the equipment in to the system for annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks. Placement in the Operating Room shall be coordinated through the POC/Contracting Officer Representative.

Delivery: Delivery confirmation of equipment and commodities will be made through the Logistics Department of the VAMC Pittsburgh (646). This will include documentation of receipt and assignment of a facility based “EE” number for identification and tracking purposes.

Delivery confirmation of non-equipment/ commodities acquisitions is the responsibility of the receiving Facility and/ or Service. Delivery must be made no later than 30 days After Receipt of Order.

HIPAA Training Certificates: If Contractor will be working onsite for installation and activation of equipment, all HIPAA training completion documentation must be provided to the POC listed in the awarded contract.

Tobacco: All VA Medical Centers property is tobacco free. Contractor personnel will comply with Pittsburgh VA tobacco and smoking policies. Violations will result in a warning and possible citation.

COVID-19 Related Policies:

1. Upon entering VA, per CDC and federal regulations, all personnel must wear the required PPE while on-site; at a minimum this includes a cloth mask. PPE will not be provided by VA.

2. All individuals are required to enter through the main entrance for temperature screening. If Contractor’s temperature exceeds the designated threshold, they will be asked to leave. In the event of an FSE being forced to vacate the premises, they shall notify the necessary Biomedical Engineering staff and provide a contact for a replacement.

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