P09_PWS_Integrate Lynx Duress Alarms CWM Rev-2.docx

Performance Work Statement Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Leeds MA Procure and Integrate Lynx Duress Alarms

1. GENERAL

The VA Central Western Massachusetts requires duress alarms in all Primary Care Exam rooms and certain other spaces due to the transition to new clinic model. This requires the procurement, installation, and integration of Lynx Duress Alarms. This shall include two leased spaces and areas on Edward P. Boland VAMC.

Location of Facility:

Pittsfield Community Based Outpatient Clinic 78 Center Street Silvio Conte Building, 2nd Floor Pittsfield, MA 01201-5692

Belmont Street Community Based Outpatient Clinic 403 Belmont Street, 1st Floor Worcester, MA 01604-1020

VA Central Western Massachusetts (Edward P. Boland Veterans Affairs Medical Center 421 North Main Street Leeds, MA 01053-9764

2. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

Work shall consist of: Procurement of Lynx (wireless and hard wired) Duress Alarms for every location on the Clinic Drawings (see attachments 1-4).

This includes the following tasks:

a) Provide Hard–Wired (LYNX-NET-P2) and Wifi (LYNX-N-PB-M) enabled Lynx Duress Alarms per drawings. Provide technician to integrate with VA Network and demonstrate each device is connected and able to be monitored per existing VA System located in Building 25 on the Edward P. Boland Campus in Leeds, MA.

b) General Breakdown by location, quantity and type:

a. Pittsfield CBOC (Att 1): Installation of 14 Hard-Wired units to include integration.

b. Belmont Street CBOC (Att 4): Integration of 29 units (Units at this site have already been installed in all rooms on drawing with an exam table).

c. Edward P. Boland VAMC- Liberty Building (B1) Primary Care (Att 2): Installation of 28 Hard-wired units to include integration. This installation will take place upon the completion of construction tentatively expected to be March 2023.

d. Edward P. Boland VAMC-Horizon Building (B4) Acute Mental Health (Att 3): Installation of 10 Wireless units to include integration.

e. Test each newly installed and or integrated device to confirm proper working condition.

c) Work will be in accordance with applicable VHA and OSHA standards and regulations.

d) Installation and any site visits shall be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance with VA Facilities Management. All on site work is expected to occur outside of business hours (1730-0800 weekdays or weekends) at times and dates agreed upon by the VA point of contact.

3. The performance period for this work is 9 months from time of award, unless other time frames are approved in writing by the contracting office.

VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for Combatting COVID-19

1. Contractor employees who work in or travel to VHA locations must comply with the following:

1. Documentation requirements:

0. If fully vaccinated, contractors shall show proof of vaccination.

0. NOTE: Acceptable proof of vaccination includes a signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (CDC Form MLS-319813_r, published on September 3, 2020), or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

0. If unvaccinated, contractors shall show negative COVID-19 test results dated within three calendar days prior to desired entry date. Test must be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use or full approval. This includes tests available by a doctor’s order or an FDA approved over-the-counter test that includes an affiliated telehealth service.

0. Documentation cited in this section shall be digitally or physically maintained on each contractor employee while in a VA facility and is subject to inspection prior to entry to VA facilities and after entry for spot inspections by Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) or other hospital personnel.

0. Documentation will not be collected by the VA; contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

1. Contractor employees are subject to daily screening for COVID-19 and may be denied entry to VA facilities if they fail to pass screening protocols. As part of the screening process contractors may be asked screening questions found on the COVID-19 Screening Tool. Check regularly for updates.

1. Contractor employees who work away from VA locations, but who will have direct contact with VA patients shall self-screen utilizing the COVID-19 Screening Tool, in advance, each day that they will have direct patient contact and in accordance with their person or persons who coordinate COVID-19 workplace safety efforts at covered contractor workplaces. Contractors shall, at all times, adhere to and ensure compliance with federal laws designed to protect contractor employee health information and personally identifiable information.

1. Contractor must immediately notify their COR or Contracting Officer if contract performance is jeopardized due to contractor employees being denied entry into VA Facilities.

1. For indefinite delivery contracts: Contractor agrees to comply with VHA Supplemental Contract Requirements for any task or delivery orders issued prior to this modification when performance has already commenced.