6515--Brand Name Only - Omnicell - XT MED 1-Cell Cabinet with four (4) Open Configurable Drawers, and five (5) Metal Locking drawers. Unrestricted

Statement of Need/Work

1. Title of Project: Omnicell XT MED 1-Cell Cabinet with Open Configurable Drawers, and Metal Locking Drawers.

2. Background and Scope of Work: The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting a one (1) Brand Name Only purchase of the Omnicell XT MED 1-Cell Cabinet with four (4) Open Configurable Drawers, and five (5) Metal Locking drawers for the TAVR Suite at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Operating Room.

The XT MED 1-Cell Cabinet from Omnicell, is solely focused on improving medication management, giving greater control and visibility at every point in the process. The point of care automation solutions remove manual, error-prone steps in workflow, bringing the closer to the Autonomous Pharmacy a vision to automate medication processes to maximize safety, efficiency, and human potential while ensuring compliance and positive outcomes. The Omnicell -XT cabinet will improve security and improve inventory management. With increased capacity pharmacy can increase the number and the amount of medication reducing frequency of Omnicell fills.

These have an FSS Contract #36F79723D0073 found on the Supply Chain Master Catalog.

Combine the XT Automated Dispensing System with Omnicell One to take inventory optimization even further. This powerful intelligence solution leverages predictive and prescriptive analytics to aggregate and analyze data delivering the visibility, insights, and workflow tools you need to elevate pharmacy performance. The Omnicell brand is already interfaced with our network in Pharmacy, and the CBOC locations. The XT auxiliary cabinet will increase the bin capacity in operating room. This will increase the number (variety) and quantity of each medication available for the patient. This will enhance the functionality of the current cart-less model.

The Omnicell brand is recommended since there are already other Omnicell units in place and connected to the system. Omnicell supports compliance with ISMP (Safe Medicine Practices) guidelines to improve medication use processes.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) feels these qualities are especially important/valuable in the TAVR Suite. In addition to increased procedural effectiveness and safety, this technology can lead to improved clinical outcomes.

3. Data/Deliverables:

Item Number

Item Description

Quantity

MED-DRW-010

Open Configurable Drawer

4

MED-DRW-009

Metal Locking Drawer

5

MED-FRM-101

XT Med 1-Cell Cabinet

1

4. Scheduling, Hours of Work, and Location: Deliver all line items specified under Data/Deliverables to point of contact during normal operating hours, M-F 8:00am 3:30pm:

UD Delivery

Aloysius Simons

Business Resources Specialist, FAC-COR I

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

University Drive C, Room 2A118

Pittsburgh PA 15240

412-360-6587

aloysius.simons@va.gov

Influenza Vaccination

VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. This requirement is extended to all Contractor personnel with potential to come into minimal contact (passing in the corridor) with any patients, visitors, or staff members at VA Medical Center s.

Those individuals unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center.

It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff is compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation:

- Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination.

- Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine.

The contractor is required to submit annual certification in the form of a memorandum to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities is in compliance with VHA Directive 1192.

Tuberculosis Prevention

Standard Personnel Testing (PPD, etc.): Contractor shall provide proof of the following tests for personnel within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift to the COR and Contracting Officer. Tests shall be current within the past year.

TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative reaction to PPD testing for all contract personnel. A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive PPD results. The PPD test shall be repeated annually.

COVID 19

Contractor shall provide evidence of vaccination records or a negative COVID testing result within 72 hours of planned onsite visitation. This is to include installation, training, maintenance, and repairs.

Emergency repairs will be evaluated on a case-by-case situation.

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 COR listed in the awarded contract.

Smoking

All VA Medical Center s property is smoke-free. Contractor personnel will comply with VA Medical Center s smoking policies. Violations will result in a warning and possible citation.