6515--Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring System

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures; and supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 -- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, in conjunction with FAR -- Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested and a written solicitation is attached to this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05, dated December 1, 2022.

Solicitation # 36C26223Q1198 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) and constitutes the only solicitation. The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award.

This procurement will be issued as an unrestricted solicitation.

The Government is seeking a contract to acquire a cardiac telemetry monitoring system for the New Mexico VA Healthcare System. This solicitation is being procured as a brand name or equal IAW 52.211-6 -- Brand Name or Equal. The submissions must meet the following salient characteristics:

Brand Name Information:

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 101739

Type: TeleRehab VersaCare Telemetry Monitoring System

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 101799

Type: 21.5 Flat Panel Monitor with Speakers

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 101895

Type: VersaCare GO with iPads

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 101861

Type: 27 Touchscreen

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 100520

Type: SP02 Wristband Monitors

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 102250

Type: SP02 Receiver

Manufacturer & Part Number: The ScottCare Corporation, Part # 100836

Type: EHRPipe/HL7 BiDirectional Interface Module

Equal-to-Product Information:

Equal-to-Product: Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring System

Possible Capabilities: pacer spike detection, designed to monitor patients during exercise, provides patient vital signs (ECG waveforms, heart rates, and pulse-oximetry), individualized patient parameters for arrhythmia

Equal-to-Product: 21.5 Flat Panel Monitor with Speakers

Possible Capabilities: viewing patient data

Equal-to-Product: Computer Tablet

Possible Capabilities: mobile workstation allowing a provider who is away from the main workstation to monitor patients

Equal-to-Product: 27 Touchscreen

Possible Capabilities: viewing patient data

Equal-to-Product: Wristband Monitors

Possible Capabilities: wearable patient monitor recording and transmitting data

Equal-to-Product: Receiver for Wristband Monitor

Possible Capabilities: receives and processes data from wristband monitors

Equal-to-Product: EHR / HL7 Bi-directional Interface Module

Possible Capabilities: bi-directional interface allowing data communication between the VA EHR (Electronic Health Record) and the monitoring software

Salient Characteristics:

Must be a cardiac telemetry monitoring system designed to monitor patients during exercise

Must be able to monitor patient vital signs remotely using mobile cardiac telemetry

Must be able to capture patient vital signs accurately even in low-perfusion and high-motion conditions

Must be able to continuously and automatically record and transmit data (i.e., patient vital signs) allowing the provider to assess the patient

Must provide clear ECG (electrocardiograph) waveforms, accurate heart rates, and pulse-oximetry

Must be able to electronically store ECG strips without leaving a patient s side

Must alert providers if arrhythmia is detected based on a patient s individualized parameters

Must have built-in security features that ensures HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) compliance

Must have customizable patient display options

Must be able to accurately count heart rate that includes highlighting pacer spikes

Must utilize independent patient wire hook-ups to reduce replacement rate

Must be able to configure the system to connect with VistA (a VA-wide implemented system) via HL7 (Health Level 7)

Must be able to ensure that the telemetry frequency does not interfere with the existing telemetry systems in use at the New Mexico VA Healthcare System

Patient transmitter must not exceed 4 x 3 x 2 for size dimensions and 5 ounces for weight to ensure patient comfort

Main system must include, but is not limited to, the following: 16 or more patient telemetry transmitters with receivers, a workstation that includes an operating system compatible with the VA network, an LCD monitor and/or touchscreen, a software license, one webcam, a printer, a network card, remote service [e.g., VPN (Virtual Private Network)], antenna kit, and any other components needed (e.g., cables)

Must be compatible with and come with mobile workstations (i.e., computer tablets) allowing a provider who is away from the main workstation to monitor patient(s)

Must be compatible with and come with wristband-style patient monitors and receiver

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality and services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the services that fulfill the required specifications. If a solicitation is published, a site walk through may be available to address key details.

See attached SF 1449 Solicitation for the salient characteristics, applicable clauses and provisions, and other pertinent information relative to this solicitation.

Place of Performance: New Mexico VA Healthcare System

1501 San Pedro Dr SE

Albuquerque, NM 87108

Period of Performance: Within 90 days of placing order.

Provisions 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial and 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items are applicable to this acquisition. Furthermore, Provision 52.212-2 is utilizing the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) on an Acceptable/Unacceptable evaluation process.

Submitting Quote: Offeror(s) shall submit their quote on company letterhead and shall include the completed pricing forms, along with name, address, telephone number of the offeror, firm s SAM Unique Entity ID, total price and a completed copy of FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items or a copy of offeror s annual offeror representations and certifications (ORCA) document from www.sam.gov as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. As an alternative, Offeror(s) may use the Price/Cost Schedule of the attached SF 1449 for quote submission.

Submit all question(s) to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov no later than June 6, 2023, 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q1198 within subject line of the email.

Quotes must be received by June 8, 2023, by 4:00 PM PST. Email your quote to Bridgett Sharma at Bridgett.Sharma@VA.gov. Ensure to reference solicitation # 36C26223Q1198 within subject line of the email. Quote(s)/offer(s) received after the prescribed deadline, shall be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for award.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

For Clauses and Provisions required, see the attached SF 1449.