Attachment B Statement of Need- Coolers.docx

Attachment B 36C24823Q1534

Statement of Need

Background:

The Cardiology Department at the Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center at 1601 SW Archer Rd in Gainesville, Florida is requesting the purchase of seer 1000 ECG 24-Hr Holter Monitor to be used to treat a high volume of cardiac patients within the VA system that qualifies for ambulatory electrocardiography (ECG) assessment.

Specifications:

The Seer 1000 ECG 24-Hr Holter Monitor is designed for patients who require monitoring for a longer period; it offers 24-hours of reliable ambulatory ECG data recordings. This Cardiac Holter monitor is designed for high performance and durability, meeting quality and integrity performance guidelines for ambulatory ECG acquisitions. The Holter monitor is connected through a specific USB and connected into the CardioDay/MARS system, processed, then sent to MUSE for reporting. This monitor is already in-use and compatible with our current recording systems: GE CardioDay, MARS, and MUSE.

The Seer 1000 Holter Monitors must meet or exceed the below:

· Small, compact digital recorder designed for ambulatory cardiac rhythm and rate assessment

· Provides 2–3 channels of diagnostic-quality ECG for up to 24-hours

· Color coded monitor for easy visibility:

· 24-hour: blue

· Provides essential pacemaker detection to avoid the usage of a separate dedicated pacemaker recorder

· Provides advanced technology with onboard memory for reliability and durability

· Patient event button with LED display and sound notification for functionality:

· Allows patients to mark an event effectively and efficiently to indicate when an episode occurs

· Supports USB and ECG Cable Connector: Connects leadwires to holter monitor for recording

· Supports a 5 leadwire set placement

· Battery door with latch

· Operates on a standard AAA alkaline battery

· Delivered in “plug and play “condition, requiring no assistance with installation

· Includes all required cables/connections to operate holter monitor

· Must be a VA approved and compliant software version

· Provides the PC application

· Compatible with current equipment for integration:

· Cardiac assessment software systems – CardioDay, MARS, and MUSE System

· SEER USB download cable

· Hospital’s EMR(s), including CPRS and VISTA

· Hospital’s PACs, including Cardiology

· Staff Training:

· 4 Hours of remote application training for all key using staff, including Biomed

· Warranty:

· Standard minimum 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

· 24/7/365 telephone technical support

· Includes operators manual, quick start guide and supplies accessories manual.

Preferred Delivery Date: On or before July 30, 2023 Shipment: Maximum 5-Day Delivery

Place of Performance:

Deliver all line items specified under Data/Deliverables to point of contact during normal operating hours, M-F 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Deliver to the Warehouse Malcom Randall VAMC 1601 S.W. Archer Rd.

Gainesville, Florida 32608