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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 00001 05-11-2018 598-18-2-784-0060 00586 Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Dr.

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39216 10N16 Department of Veterans Affairs G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VAMC A&MM Service (90C) 715 South Pear Orchard Road Ridgeland

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39157 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C25618Q0562 05-11-2018

X X THIS AMENDMENT TO SOLICITATION 36C25618Q0562 IS TO CORRECT THE STATEMENT OF NEED. SEE BELOW ATTACHED

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ALL OTHER TERMS, CODITIONS, CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.

THE DATE TO SUBMIT QUOTES IS NOT CHANGED. IT REMAINS MAY 25, 2018 11:00 AM CST.

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B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK – CORRECTED (EFFECTIVE 5/11/2018)

Changes note: The quantities in 2 of the components for the brand name system were changed after reviewing the VA requirement. They are decreased, and any quote for a brand name must reflect the exact components and new quantities. Any quote for an equal equipment must adjust accordingly to match at least the required components and quantities. All other terms and conditions of the SON remain unchanged.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES AND REQUIREMENTS

Title of Project: Little Rock Drug Accountability and Inventory Management Solution

1. Definitions and Abbreviations:

a) Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System-CAVHS

b) John L McClellan Memorial Hospital-JLM

c) Customer- CAVHS Pharmacy Service

d) Contracting Officer - CO

e) Contracting Officer Representative - POC

f) Current VA Hospitals Patient Records Software - VISTA

2. Authority: CAVHS Pharmacy Service (119/LR) at JLM

3. Purpose: CAVHS is seeking to procure a VISTA compatible inventory control/drug accountability solution which integrates with a medication carousel for stock medication storage. The solution should allow the customer to complete pharmacy inventory at all times. It should integrate with a medication unit dose packager, a carousel, and other hardware devices. It should enable barcode driven pharmacist checks for patient safety and recordkeeping. It should also provide high-alert medication warnings and medication management.

4. Background: The customer currently uses the VISTA drug accountability package and open shelving in pharmacy stock room to store, control, and account for all medication within the pharmacy. The need has arisen for better inventory control and drug accountability within the stock medication storage area, as well as all satellite medication storage areas through the pharmacy area.

5. Methodology:

a) Delivery- All deliverables shall be delivered within 17 weeks after award. All items are to be shipped and delivered to John L McClellan VAMC at 4300 West 7th Street in Little Rock, AR 72205.

b) Installation- Vendor shall provide qualified technicians to install all deliverables identified in the chart below. Vendor shall work with the Pharmacy Project Manager or COR to enter a mutually agreeable project implementation plan to ensure proper scheduling, installation, and implementation of deliverables. The Vendor shall contact the COR within 4 weeks of the start of anticipated install date to establish the project implementation plan. The COR will coordinate with local staff to facilitate installation and implementation of the deliverables. Vendor shall provide enough technicians on-site to ensure that implementation is quick and seamless to not interrupt patient care. Vendor shall provide technicians with all necessary tools, equipment, and any personal protective equipment to perform the install safely, effectively, and timely. Vendor should not allow installation impact patient care. Vendor must make every reasonable effort to complete the installation of listed items in a timely manner in accordance with the project implementation plan. Vendor shall perform installation during normal business hours (Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM, excluding Federal holidays. Installation performed outside these hours must be done only if no other option is available or if patient care will be greatly affected when performed during regular hours, with the authorization of the COR. Changes to installation times may only be made with the approval of the COR.

c) Customer responsibilities- Customer will be solely responsible for procuring through the CO, and maintaining all equipment, telephone lines, communications interfaces, customer operating systems or support software and other hardware necessary to operate the deliverables after installation, as to be more fully described in the project implementation plan. All such Customer-provided equipment and software will meet the Vendor’s specifications to facilitate the operation of deliverables.

d) Acceptance- When each deliverable is successfully installed and is, in all material respects, up and running in accordance with its functional specifications, the Customer agrees to promptly sign an acknowledgement form confirming the foregoing. To facilitate Customer’s signature on an acknowledgement form, the Vendor will conduct a demonstration showing that the deliverables functionality as set forth in the previous sentence. After the demonstration, the Customer will within 10 days’ sign and return to the Vendor the acknowledgement form, or provide the CO with written notice detailing the material nonconformities between the deliverables and the applicable functional specifications.

e) Disposition- Vendor shall not retain hard drives or other storage devices. These items will be retained by the facility for sanitization/destruction per local information security protocols.

f) Training- Vendor will need to provide additional training as this is a new system.

g) Support services- The contractor shall furnish labor, parts, supplies and equipment necessary to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and periodic preventive maintenance inspections for a one year period after acceptance of the equipment properly installed. Services shall be performed in accordance with terms, conditions, and specifications contained below:

(1) Support includes:

(a) Support will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year.

(b) Vendor will provide technical assistance with respect to the Equipment and Software by telephone. Vendor may, in its sole discretion, provide support by remote access through dial-ins or high-speed access to all the equipment on which the Software is operating and/or on-site at the applicable Installation Site.

(c) Customer will be responsible to first determine whether the Equipment requires any maintenance services. Vendor will, as soon as practicable after Customer’s service call in this respect, perform any repair or replacement it determines, in its sole discretion, is necessary or useful to restore the Equipment to good operating condition. All parts furnished about repairs and maintenance will become components of the Equipment.

(d) Support calls will be responded to by Vendor by phone within four (4) hours; if the support call is determined to be mission-critical, Vendor will escalate and/or address within 24 hours (including, if appropriate, by providing on-site support within 24 hours).

(e) Any bug fixes, patches, minor enhancements and minor updates and modifications to the Software for which Vendor does not typically charge a fee, on an as available basis are included in the support agreement

(f) On-site preventive maintenance visits for each item of Equipment every six (6) months.

(g) Support Fees. Support Fees shall be included in the equipment final price.

(h) Support Term. Support is provided for twelve (12) month terms.

(2) Customer Responsibilities. Vendor’s provision of support services is subject to the following additional terms and conditions:

(a) Customer will maintain the Equipment in accordance with the written maintenance instructions provided to Customer by Vendor from time to time, to keep the Equipment in good working condition (normal wear and tear excepted). Customer will use the Equipment and Software in compliance with the written guidelines of Vendor and/or its suppliers, as may be provided to Customer from time to time hereunder.

(b) Customer will appoint at least two individuals per Installation Site who have been trained by Vendor in the operation of the Equipment and Software to serve as primary contacts between Customer and Vendor regarding any interaction they may have about any service call (“Customer Representatives”). Customer must have a Customer Representative available for all pharmacy shifts.

(c) Customer will provide Vendor and its subcontractors with all assistance reasonably requested by Vendor for purposes of providing support, including without limitation, adequate access to the applicable Installation Site, Equipment and Software during or after Customer’s business hours and the ability to have high speed remote access to the all the equipment on which the Software is operating always. On-site visits required because of Customer’s lack of high speed remote access will be charged to Customer.

(d) Customer will document and promptly report to Vendor all detected errors or malfunctions of the Equipment or Software with sufficient detail to enable Vendor to reproduce or recreate the nonconformance. Customer will take all necessary or recommended actions to correct or address such errors or malfunctions within a reasonable time after such actions have been communicated to Customer by Vendor.

(e) Customer will be solely responsible for (i) providing appropriate supervision and management of the use of the Equipment and Software by its personnel and agents and (ii) the implementation of any backup facilities and/or plans for all computer programs and data in the event of errors or malfunction of the Software or Equipment. Support for Browser and Internet connections are Customer’s responsibility.

(f) Vendor will provide Service Bulletins which may contain procedures to solve common problems, Customer agrees to comply with applicable items provide in Service Bulletins.

(g) Support Limitations. It is understandable that Vendor will be under no obligation to provide any Support hereunder due to errors, malfunctions or defects arising from: (i) abuse, neglect or misuse; (ii) use of unauthorized parts or failure to maintain the Equipment in accordance with Vendor’s written instructions (including without limitation, any relevant user’s manuals and documentation and Support Bulletins); (iii) installation, configuration, relocation or re-installation of the Equipment or Software by anyone other than Vendor; (iv) unauthorized modifications, enhancements or additions made by anyone other than Vendor, (v) causes other than ordinary use under normal conditions, including without limitation, accident, fire or water damage, neglect, air conditioning failure or humidity control failure; (vi) failure by Customer to put in place and maintain the Site Requirements; (vii) use of the Equipment or Software with any equipment, accessories, components, consumables or software not provided by Vendor hereunder specifically for use therewith (unless previously approved in writing by Vendor); (viii) failure of Customer to install and use updates of the software provided by Vendor; (ix) user created reports; or, (x) use of a canister for any medication other than the manufacturer-specific medication for which the canister was built. Any services provided by Vendor with respect to any of the foregoing exclusions or for any other cause that is not attributable to Vendor will be billed to Customer at Vendor’s then current rates for such services. Support services are not provided for barcode scanners and UPS’s

(h) Warranty- If the media on which any licensed software is embodied contains material defects, the Vendor will replace such media. This will be the Vendor’s sole and exclusive obligation with respect to such warranty for the licensed software. Warranty provision begins 30 days after the date of Customer acceptance for at least one year period.

(i) Payment-The Vendor is required to submit invoices via the Electronic Invoice Presentation and Payment System. The CO and the Customer will accept only a firm fixed price which is to be negotiated and agreed upon prior to acceptance of the contract by the CO.

B. TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

The Drug Accountability and Inventory Management Solution System must be equal or better to the salient characteristics listed in this section, and should include at least all the part listed, unless they are not applicable to the proposed system. In accordance with VAAR 852.211-73, brand names are mentioned for information/description purposes only and are not restrictive:

1. Description of Deliverables:

(Initial) or equal

Salient Characteristics: Automated Medication Dispensing and Inventory Control System Automated medication storage carousel

1) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

a) Compatibility:

i) The device must use software which is compatible with the Win OS 2012 R2 and Window 7 and support McAfee Anti-virus software. It must use a MSSQL 2014 based database.

ii) The device must be able to access the database using web browser IE 11 and IIS for Web Services

iii) The device must use the National Medical Device Update Server for OS patches and provide routine OS and security system patches as they become available without prior vendor approval

iv) The device must be set up to have autorun for portable media disabled.

v) The device must allow VA to install host based security components such as firewall, host intrusion prevention systems, antimalware software, and/or, any other security software required to operate on the VA production network. If this is not an option, the exclusion list must be able to be provided for antivirus software

vi) The device must support the following information security features:

(1) an administrator account which is required to operate the device

(2) individual user authentication

(3) auto logoff and/or session lock

(4) Password aging

(5) Strong user password

(6) Active Directory for user authentication

(7) Encryption module with FIPS 140-2 certification

vii) The device must allow storage of data elements such as:

(1) Patients names

(2) Dates

(3) Room numbers

(4) Patient account numbers or medical record numbers

(5) DOB

(6) Medication Name

(7) NDC

(8) Medication Strength

(9) Medication Dosage

(10) Medication Dosage form

(11) Quantity

viii) The device must be set up to store back-up data on a hard drive which can be set-up to back-up if needed

ix) The device must be compatible with VISTA to allow Vista Batch files to be dropped for patient dispense fills.

x) The device must be configured to allow remote connectivity so device issues can be fixed remotely

b) Dimensions:

i) The device must be easy-to-use, accurate, and designed in a VERTICAL design to ensure maximum storage in a compact footprint.

ii) The device must not exceed 10 ft. in height

iii) The device must fit within a 60 sq. ft. footprint

iv) The device must include counter top space (preferably stainless steel) of at least 18 inches to allow for workspace by technical staff

v) The device needs to have at least 28 shelves.

(1) Shelves must be able to storage bins of different sizes. Each bin must be capable of being subdivided using compatible dividers.

(2) Preferred bins sizes (approximate sizes based on current needs):

(a) small (24”x5”x4”)

(b) large (24”x10”x4”)

vi) The device must be able to fit approximately 1900 different NDC items

c) Weight: The device must be no more than 10,000 lbs. when unladen

d) Industry Standard: The device must be computer based and compatible with at least Win OS 2012 R2 and Window 7.

e) Other characteristics:

The device must be UL listed and electrically powered by standard 110 voltage. It must contain a driveshaft which can be cranked by hand or without the use of AC power. The work surface should be at least 40” high to allow for working while standing. The device must be able to hold approximately 400 lbs. per shelf. Door to device must be lockable for increased security. Must be comparable in function and purpose to the Swisslog AutoCarousel model CC14S-24

f) Purpose – the device must be a medication storage device which provides heavy-duty, digitally secure, automated storage for all of your medications. It will be used to:

i) track, store, and check NDC numbers

ii) add, change, or remove drugs

iii) identify high alert medications

iv) view and update lot numbers and expiration dates

v) add new storage devices such as static shelving and refrigerators

vi) separate returns and restock processes

vii) create a template of medication trays for crash carts and anesthesia carts, etc.

viii) report expiring medications

ix) create on-demand pick without an electronic order

x) create reports that provide a consolidate view of inventory across facilities

xi) provide pharmacist check reports

Automated unit dose medication packager

2) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

a) Compatibility:

i) The device must use software which is compatible with the Win OS 2012 R2 and Window 7 and support McAfee Anti-virus software. It must use a MSSQL 2014 based database.

ii) The device must be able to access the database using web browser IE 11 and IIS for Web Services

iii) The device must use the National Medical Device Update Server for OS patches and provide routine OS and security system patches as they become available without prior vendor approval

iv) The device must be set up to have autorun for portable media disabled.

v) The device must allow VA to install host based security components such as firewall, host intrusion prevention systems, antimalware software, and/or, any other security software required to operate on the VA production network. If this is not an option, the exclusion list must be able to be provided for antivirus software

vi) The device must support the following information security features:

(1) an administrator account which is required to operate the device

(2) individual user authentication

(3) auto logoff and/or session lock

(4) Password aging

(5) Strong user password

(6) Active Directory for user authentication

(7) Encryption module with FIPS 140-2 certification

vii) The device must allow storage of data elements such as:

(1) Patients names

(2) Dates

(3) Room numbers

(4) Patient account numbers or medical record numbers

(5) DOB

(6) Medication Name

(7) NDC

(8) Medication Strength

(9) Medication Dosage

(10) Medication Dosage form

(11) Quantity

viii) The device must be set up to store back-up data on a hard drive which can be set-up to back-up if needed

ix) The device must be compatible with VISTA to allow Vista Batch files to be dropped for patient dispense fills.

x) The device must be configured to allow remote connectivity so device issues can be fixed remotely

xi) The device must interface in a way that allows unit dose packages to be packaged per patient per a “pick list” generated by VISTA.

b) Dimensions:

i) Footprint: Should not exceed 18 square feet

ii) Height: Should not exceed 8 feet

iii) Weight: Should not exceed 1000 lbs.

c) Industry Standard – The device must be computer based and compatible with at least Win OS 2012 R2 and Window 7

d) Other characteristics:

-The device must be able to package at least 60 packages per minute -The device must have at least 240 canisters for unit dose packaging -The device must also have a counting try for medications which cannot be placed in canisters. The tray must have at least 50 slots -The device must have a spare lower unit readily available if the primary lower unit ceases to function -The device must be comparable in function and purpose to the Swisslog AutoPack Model 244DO

e) Purpose – the automated unit dose packager is needed for automated packaging of oral solid medications in unit dose packages.

Automated medication refrigerator

3) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

a) Compatibility: The device must be compatible with a computer workstation used to track inventory within the device.

b) Dimensions: Must be have at least 90 L of medication storage space

c) Weight: must not exceed 600 lbs.

d) Capacity:

i) Number of Shelves: at least 7 shelves

ii) Must have containers or “totes” for storage of small items

iii) Must be able to store anywhere between 21 to 140 totes

iv) Total Capacity of device by volume: at least 90 liters

e) Industry Standard – n/a

f) Other characteristics:

i) The device must generate a uniform internal temperature: 2° to 10°

ii) A computer workstation must be provided with the device

(1) Workstation Operating System: must be at least Window 7

iii) The device must use a NEMA 5-15R Hospital Grade cord

iv) The device must be lockable

g) Purpose – the device will be used to store refrigerated medications and use barcode technology for tracking inventory. The device must be comparable in function and purpose to the Swisslog AutoCool+H refrigerator.

Automated medication dispensing workstations:

4) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

a) Compatibility: The workstation must have at least Windows 7 Professional 32 bit. The device must be comparable in function and purpose to the Swisslog AutoPharm Workstation.

b) Processor: The workstation must have at least Intel Core i5, 2.5GHz

c) Memory: The workstation must have at least 4 GB of memory

d) Utilities: All utilities necessary to perform accurate drug accountability and automated dispensing should be loaded on the workstation. Software must interface with VA drug distributor (McKesson) software package to ensure seamless flow of information from receipt to dispense, to return.

e) Purpose – the automated dispensing system workstation should track, store, and check NDC numbers in the medication carousel, refrigerator, and unit dose packager; add, change, or remove drugs; identify high alert medications; view and update lot numbers and expiration dates; add new storage devices such as static shelving and refrigerators; separate returns and restock processes; create a template of medication trays for crash carts and anesthesia carts; report expiring medications; create on-demand pick without an electronic order; create reports that provide a consolidate view of inventory across facilities; and provide pharmacist check reports

Automated medication dispensing system server:

5) Essential/significant physical, functional, or performance characteristics.

i) The device must use software which is compatible with the Win OS 2012 R2 and Window 7 and support McAfee Anti-virus software. It must use a MSSQL 2014 based database.

ii) The device must be able to access the database using web browser IE 11 and IIS for Web Services

iii) The device must use the National Medical Device Update Server for OS patches and provide routine OS and security system patches as they become available without prior vendor approval

iv) The device must be set up to have autorun for portable media disabled.

v) The device must allow VA to install host based security components such as firewall, host intrusion prevention systems, antimalware software, and/or, any other security software required to operate on the VA production network. If this is not an option, the exclusion list must be able to be provided for antivirus software

vi) The device must support the following information security features:

(1) an administrator account which is required to operate the device

(2) individual user authentication

(3) auto logoff and/or session lock

(4) Password aging

(5) Strong user password

(6) Active Directory for user authentication

(7) Encryption module with FIPS 140-2 certification

vii) The device must allow storage of data elements such as:

(1) Patients names

(2) Dates

(3) Room numbers

(4) Patient account numbers or medical record numbers

(5) DOB

(6) Medication Name

(7) NDC

(8) Medication Strength

(9) Medication Dosage

(10) Medication Dosage form

(11) Quantity

viii) The device must be set up to store back-up data on a hard drive which can be set-up to back-up if needed

ix) The device must be compatible with VISTA to allow Vista Batch files to be dropped for patient dispense fills.

x) The device must be configured to allow remote connectivity so device issues can be fixed remotely

xi) The device must interface and communicate with the carousel, refrigerator, and unit dose packager.

b) Compatibility: Windows server 2012

c) Processor: Intel 6-core Xeon processor

d) Memory: at least 16GB

e) Hard drive: at least Two (2) 300 Gb hot-swap SATA

f) Optical Drive: Must have a CD/DVD-RW Combo drive

g) Utilities: Must have automation and drug accountability software pre-installed along with printer drivers. The device must be comparable in function and purpose to a Swisslog AutoPharm Server.

h) Purpose – the device will be used to track, store, and check NDC numbers; add, change, or remove drugs; identify high alert medications; view and update lot numbers and expiration dates; add new storage devices such as static shelving and refrigerators; separate returns and restock processes; create a template of medication trays for crash carts and anesthesia carts; report expiring medications; create on-demand pick without an electronic order; create reports that provide a consolidate view of inventory across facilities; provide pharmacist check reports -End of Salient Characteristics-

C. OTHER PERTAINING INFORMATION:

2. INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICER, INFORMATION PROTECTION: The contractor will have access to VA Desktop computers or will have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services.

3. PRIVACY OFFICER: The contractor will have access to Patient Health Information (PHI) or they will have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA.

4. RECORDS MANAGER: There will be federal records created, maintained, used, or disposed of with this contract; regardless of format or mode of transmission.

5. IDENTIFICATION, PARKING, SMOKING AND VA REGULATIONS:

The Contractor's employees shall wear visible identification at all times while on the premises of the VAHCS. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Information on parking is available from the VA Police Section. The VAHCS will not invalidate or make reimbursement for parking violations of the Contractor under any conditions. Smoking is prohibited inside any building at the VAHCS and only permitted in designated smoking shelters on the VA campus, which are properly identified. Possession of weapons is prohibited. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

The Contractor shall be required to report to the COR to start working daily. This check in is mandatory. When the service is completed, the COR shall document services rendered. If the POC is unavailable, the Contractor must contract the CO immediately to find an alternate COR for that day.

6. PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT AND UTILITIES:

The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures and equipment on or adjacent to the work site. The contractor shall replace at his own expense damage to such items to the satisfaction of the CO.

Contractor shall take all measures and provide all materials necessary for protecting and preserving existing equipment and property in affected areas of installation against dust, debris and physical damage, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in Medical Center operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to VA personnel through installation areas as required for maintenance and normal Medical Center operations.

7. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS):

Contractor shall provide three (3) copies of each Material Safety Data Sheet for every product, chemical, etc. used on this project. MSDS sheets shall be provided for any material on the same day those materials arrive on VA property. At no time, shall the contractor have, or permit subcontractors to have, materials on station without MSDS sheets. All instructions for use shall be followed. Products will not be used until MSDS's are submitted to the COR.

-End of Statement of Need-

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