Copy of Copy of CATH-LAB CIS System

Amendment 02



7/28/2017

The purpose of this Amendment to RFQ VA242-17-Q-0762 is to communicate:

FAR Clause 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards is not applicable to this requirement. It is hereby removed from the solicitation, and will not appear in the final contract.

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7/25/2017

Assumption - Based on the description provided in the solicitation, it is assumed that this request is for Cath only.  Please confirm this assumption is accurate.   YES



Based on this assumption, the following questions are submitted:



1. How many DICOM compliant modalites will be sending to CPACS?__2__



2. What number of studies does the site perform per year? __~350_____



3. Is a Zero-footprint Web viewer required? _____No______



4. Does the site require/want LDAP authentication? ____No______



5. What volume of studies will we be migrating? _3500-4000___



6. Will the awarded vendor be the archived location for studies? _____No_____



7. If Cath studies are currently dictated, will we receive an HL7 ORU with that report? ____No____



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7/25/2017

1. Does the Government want vendors to provide a point-by-point response to the SOW requirements? Example: Page 5, Section D. OTHER, Must be able to HL7 interface Does Syracuse expect a response by line items that vendor complies or by virtue of our response is it assumed that the vendor meets compliance? Responses to this RFQ are assumed to meet this compliance by virtue of the response. However, if the specifications provided with the response indicate this may not be the case, clarification may be sought directly with the vendor. The awarded vendor is expected to meet all specification outlined in the SOW. If the SOW is not able to be upheld after award, contractual actions to terminate the contract may be sought.

2. Page 3, section (xi) relating to Quote packages must include , line items 5 and 6

a. Item 5 - Requests at least 2 VHA-related past performance references : Is there specific information you are look for relating to PP? Contract number and product utilized at that facility.

b. Item 6 If proposing an equal system, : It assumes you want Customer site name, address, contact name, contact information and installed product. Is there additional information you are looking for related to references? Contract number or ID if available.

3. I didn t see reference to a 1449, will you be providing a 1449 or is Syracuse just looking for a quoted proposal for a solution that meets the SOW parameters? IAW with FAR Part 13, the combined Synopsis Solicitation as presented with the Statement of Work, is the complete solicitation/request for quote. Quotes are expected to conform to the parameters as outlined in the Statement of Work.





Please contact the contract specialist, Delené Kendrick with any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation.

Delene.kendrick@va.gov

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1









Assumption - Based on the description provided in the solicitation, it is assumed that this request is for Cath only.  Please confirm this assumption is accurate.   YES



Based on this assumption, the following questions are submitted:



1. How many DICOM compliant modalites will be sending to CPACS?__2__



2. What number of studies does the site perform per year? __~350_____



3. Is a Zero-footprint Web viewer required? _____No______



4. Does the site require/want LDAP authentication? ____No______



5. What volume of studies will we be migrating? _3500-4000___



6. Will the awarded vendor be the archived location for studies? _____No_____



7. If Cath studies are currently dictated, will we receive an HL7 ORU with that report? ____No____



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1. Does the Government want vendors to provide a point-by-point response to the SOW requirements? Example: Page 5, Section D. OTHER, Must be able to HL7 interface Does Syracuse expect a response by line items that vendor complies or by virtue of our response is it assumed that the vendor meets compliance? Responses to this RFQ are assumed to meet this compliance by virtue of the response. However, if the specifications provided with the response indicate this may not be the case, clarification may be sought directly with the vendor. The awarded vendor is expected to meet all specification outlined in the SOW. If the SOW is not able to be upheld after award, contractual actions to terminate the contract may be sought.

2. Page 3, section (xi) relating to Quote packages must include , line items 5 and 6

a. Item 5 - Requests at least 2 VHA-related past performance references : Is there specific information you are look for relating to PP? Contract number and product utilized at that facility.

b. Item 6 If proposing an equal system, : It assumes you want Customer site name, address, contact name, contact information and installed product. Is there additional information you are looking for related to references? Contract number or ID if available.

3. I didn t see reference to a 1449, will you be providing a 1449 or is Syracuse just looking for a quoted proposal for a solution that meets the SOW parameters? IAW with FAR Part 13, the combined Synopsis Solicitation as presented with the Statement of Work, is the complete solicitation/request for quote. Quotes are expected to conform to the parameters as outlined in the Statement of Work.

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

CARDIOLOGY INFORMATION AND ARCHIVING SYSTEM

SYRACUSE VA MEDICAL CENTER

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 and 13.106, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). Request for Quote will be submitted through fedbizopps.gov on RFQ reference number VA242-17-Q-0762.

(iii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95.

(iv) This procurement is being issued as on an UNRESTRICTED basis. It is the Government s intent to issue a firm fixed price, single award as a result of this solicitation. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This solicitation is UNRESTRICTED.

(v) The Contractor shall provide all parts and labor necessary to deliver a cardiology information and archiving system (CIS) and training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. The System is to be of same brand/name or equal to the Siemens Syngo Dynamics CIS. The salient characteristics are identified within the Statement of Work. The CIS System must be compatible with existing Siemens equipment already employed at the Syracuse VA Medical Facility.



(vi) Description of requirement:

See Statement of Work



Delivery to: Syracuse VA Medical Center: 800 Irving Ave. Syracuse, NY 13210; FOB DESTINATION

(vii) EVALUATION: In accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Quotes will be evaluated based upon best value to the Government. Technical acceptability is based upon compatibility with existing equipment and current IT baselines, delivery and installation lead time, and past performance. Pricing will also be evaluated.

Vendor shall be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the proposed equipment/system such that OEM warranty and service are provided and maintained by the OEM. All software licensing, warranty and service associated with the equipment/system shall be in accordance with the OEM terms and conditions

Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C242

Delene Kendrick, delene.kendrick@va.gov, 585-297-1460 x72474

(viii) CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other Than System For Award Management,

(ix) INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted upon final installation of goods

(x) GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

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http://www.tungsten-network.com/us/en/veterans-affairs



(xi) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO

DATE







Quote packages must include the following or responses will be considered non-responsive:

Pricing

Brochures/technical information supporting equipment, warranty information

Anticipated delivery timeline for delivery, installation, and training

Completed Directive 6550 Appendix A worksheet (attached)

At least 2 VHA related past performance references

If proposing an equal system, provide at least 2 references showing success of proposed system compatible with Siemens equipment as listed in the SOW.



(xii) Quotes are required to be received NO LATER THAN 4:00 PM EST, Monday, July 31, 2017. Quotes and supporting documentation must be e-mailed to Delene Kendrick at delene.kendrick@va.gov.



(xiii) Direct your questions in writing to Delene Kendrick, Contracting Specialist at: delene.kendrick@va.gov.







Statement of Work (SOW)

As of 05/21/2015

VA Police/Fire Dispatch Consoles, VAMC Bath, New York





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