The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plans to initiate a sole source procurement for the Airstrip One platform and software licensing, specifically for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Contracting Office, located at 6100 Oak Tree Blvd, Independence, OH, aims to fulfill the requirement for essential patient monitoring systems that allow national Tele-Critical Care clinicians to access vital sign data. The intention to source directly from TrillaMed LLC is based on statutory authorization under various federal contracting regulations targeting verified service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Interested entities are invited to submit capability statements by February 14, 2025, if they believe they can meet the requirements. All submissions must clearly demonstrate the company’s qualifications and must not contain proprietary information. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is necessary for eligibility in the award process. The notice indicates that responses are non-binding and do not constitute a commitment from the government to pursue a specific acquisition, thus emphasizing that companies should avoid incurring costs associated with responding to the notice.
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines requirements for the Tele Critical Care (TCC) program, focusing on procuring interface licenses to maintain patient monitoring services. The contractor is tasked with providing various GE Airstrip licenses compatible with the VA Tele-Critical Care system, including necessary integration and analytic software. Licenses must be installed within one month of contract award across multiple VA facilities.
The TCC program enhances patient care by leveraging remote advanced clinical expertise. It aims to improve outcomes, reduce complications, and facilitate better resource utilization within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Security requirements dictate stringent data protection protocols, ensuring all contractors and personnel adhere to federal laws and VA directives regarding sensitive information.
Compliance involves rigorous training, background checks, and security incident reporting. Additionally, contractual obligations include safeguarding protected health information (PHI) in line with a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with the VA. This document serves as a critical mechanism to uphold quality patient care through effective monitoring and robust security protocols in VA healthcare facilities.