SOW Brain Tissue Retractor System.pdf

Statement of Work (SOW) Brain Tissue Retractor

System

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Purchase of Brain Tissue Retractor System.

2. Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide all the resources necessary to accomplish the deliverables described in this statement of work (SOW), except as may otherwise be specified. The contractor shall provide the brain tissue retractor system to include installation meeting minimum specifications contained. Work shall meet all applicable codes and regulations and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

3. Background: Veterans Affairs Medical Center is requesting one Brain Tissue Retractor System within the Atlanta VA Hospital SPS Department located on 1670 Clairmont rd. Decatur, GA 30033. The current DORO Luna Retractor system is used in neurosurgical applications as a brain tissue retractor and hand support. It is set up in the sterile field over sterile drapes and can easily and safely be adjusted for optimum skull access. A contingent plan for another brain tissue retractor system is required.

4. Performance Period: The contractor shall complete the work required under this SOW in 30 calendar days or less from date of award, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer (CO). If the contractor proposes an earlier completion date, and the Government accepts the contractor’s proposal, the contractor’s proposed completion date shall prevail. Work at the Government site shall not take place on Federal holidays or weekends unless directed by the CO.

5. Type of Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

For every task, the contractor shall identify in writing all necessary subtasks (if any), associated costs by task, and along with associated sub-milestone dates. The contractor's subtask structure shall be reflected in the technical proposal and detailed work plan.

All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language. Statistical and other technical terminology shall not be used without providing a glossary of terms.

Where a written milestone deliverable is required in draft form, the VA will complete their review of the draft deliverable within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt. The contractor shall have 30 calendar days to deliver the final deliverable from date of receipt of the Government’s comments.

Statement of Work (SOW) Brain Tissue

Retractor System

C. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The contractor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period stated in Section A.4 of this SOW.

Task One: The contractor shall provide ONE Brain Tissue Retractor System.

Deliverable One: A detailed work plan and briefing.

Task Two: The Contractor will make sure the Brain Tissue Retractor System is working effectively. Only authorized technicians will complete the on-site set-up on this unit. The estimated time for this project will be up to 24 working hours (3 working days). The date and time of the visit will be coordinated between the customer and the vendor after the Brain Tissue Retractor System have been delivered and has been imaged by the customer.

Deliverable Two: Verification of proper and functional installation of the Brain Tissue Retractor System Retractor.

• DORO Luna Retractor will operate in the manner intended for mission.

D. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

E. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

It is agreed that:

1. The preliminary and final deliverables, and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this task order, are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the CO at the conclusion of the task order.

2. The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this task order. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this task order, presented to the contractor, shall be submitted to the CO for response.

3. Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO.

Statement of Work (SOW) Brain Tissue Retractor

System

F. CONTRACTOR RULES OF BEHAVIOR

This User Agreement contains rights and authorizations regarding my access to and use of any information assets or resources associated with my performance of services under the contract terms with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This User Agreement covers my access to all VA data whether electronic or hard copy ("Data"), VA information systems and resources ("Systems"), and VA sites ("Sites"). This User Agreement incorporates Rules of Behavior for using VA, and other information systems and resources under the contract.

*No network access or user accounts will be needed by contractor, as they will not be using the Ft. McPherson Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC) computers.

G. DESCRIPTION

Item Description Qty Unit Brain Tissue Retractor System 1 ONE