CareFusion Software Support and Services
ID: 36C24425Q0551Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/05c9e23ca3e84bffb1d6eebb41152c1a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, intends to sole source software support services from CareFusion Solutions, LLC for the BD Alaris Guardrails System at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure the reliability of the system, which is critical for supporting clinical procedures essential for patient safety, and includes a one-year base period with four additional one-year options, totaling five years. This contract encompasses software support, licenses, and onsite services, while specifically excluding individual BD Alaris infusion pumps. Interested vendors may challenge this sole source decision by submitting a capability statement detailing relevant experience by April 15, 2024, with all submissions directed to Contract Specialist Haley Snyder at haley.snyder@va.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Haley Snyder
haley.snyder@va.gov
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Intent to Sole Source 36C24425Q0551.docx
Apr 8, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, intends to sole source software support services from CareFusion Solutions, LLC for the BD Alaris Guardrails System at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. The contract aims to ensure the system's reliability, supporting clinical procedures essential for patient safety. It includes a one-year base period and four one-year options, totaling five years. The contract encompasses software support, licenses, and onsite services, specifically excluding individual BD Alaris infusion pumps. Interested vendors may challenge this decision by submitting a capability statement, detailing relevant experience, by April 15, 2024. The proposal outlines specific requirements for service delivery, including hours of operation, training for technicians, remote support, and rigorous compliance with multiple federal standards and documentation guidelines. The document underscores strict confidentiality protocols regarding VA information, as well as requirements for contractor personnel to meet security and training obligations. Overall, this notice serves not only as an invitation for potential vendors to offer their capabilities but also stresses the importance of maintaining high standards of service and security in support of the VA's mission to provide quality healthcare to veterans.
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