Pneumatic Tube System
ID: 36C26025Q0335Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98661, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9885285eebed490b8f62728d70998024/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking information from potential vendors capable of providing software services and support for Pneumatic Tube Systems at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The objective is to identify qualified businesses that can supply and implement a new software system to efficiently manage and support the existing pneumatic tube systems used for daily deliveries within the hospital environment. This initiative is crucial for enhancing healthcare efficiency and ensuring compliance with federal regulations, including security standards like HIPAA. Interested parties must submit their responses in writing to Derek Crockett at derek.crockett@va.gov by April 18, 2025, at 15:00 PST, as this is a request for information and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Derek Crockett
    (360) 816-2760
    derek.crockett@va.gov
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    36C26025Q0335.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought Notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs, seeking information for software services and support for a Pneumatic Tube System at the Puget Sound VA Medical Center in Seattle, WA. It aims to gather market research data about potential vendors' capabilities to provide software that effectively manages and supports pneumatic tube systems within hospital operations. The notice outlines that it is not a solicitation, but a request for information, inviting interested businesses to respond by April 18, 2025. Submissions should include company details, eligibility for various small business programs, experience in the pneumatic tube system industry, capabilities, and software functionalities. The draft Performance Work Statement specifies that the software must track and manage operations securely, integrate with existing hardware, and comply with security standards like HIPAA. Comprehensive technical support and training for hospital staff are also required. This initiative reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare efficiency through advanced technology, maintaining compliance with federal regulations and privacy standards.
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