252204 - Stethoscope Software - Telehealth

This state and local contract opportunity from the State of Alabama is for a telemedicine user license for stethoscopes, referred to as "Stethoscope Software - Telehealth". The procurement is seeking a supplier to provide a software solution that enables remote telehealth consultations using connected stethoscopes. The key objectives are to equip the state's healthcare providers with the necessary technology to conduct remote examinations and diagnostics. Qualified respondents must have experience developing and deploying telemedicine software and integrating with connected medical devices like stethoscopes. Evaluation will likely focus on the technical capabilities of the proposed solution, the vendor's qualifications, and the pricing structure. The solicitation is posted with a due date of September 5, 2024, allowing a short response window.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the State of Alabama's standard terms and conditions, as outlined in the attached "Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate" document, will apply. This includes requirements around supplier registration, electronic submission, sales tax exemption, indemnification, and other standard state contracting provisions. While no incumbent vendor is named, the state may have existing telehealth or remote patient monitoring infrastructure that the new solution would need to integrate with. The total award value or budget range is not specified in the information provided.