J065--Airstrip One Platform (VA-25-00042815)
ID: 36C77625Q0103Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFPCAC HEALTH INFORMATION (36C776)INDEPENDENCE, OH, 44131, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/be5c0189d39d41809bf56bc6594ac504/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter into a sole source procurement for the Airstrip One platform and associated software licensing, specifically for the Veterans Health Administration's Tele-Critical Care (TCC) program. This procurement aims to secure essential GE patient monitoring system licenses that enable national TCC clinicians to access vital sign data, thereby enhancing patient care through remote clinical expertise and improved resource utilization. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements by February 14, 2025, to Contract Specialist Lisa Strawbridge at lisa.strawbridge@va.gov, with the understanding that all submissions must demonstrate the company's qualifications and comply with federal security protocols. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for eligibility, and the procurement is not open for competitive quotes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lisa.Strawbridge@va.govLisa Strawbridge
    (216) 447-8300
    lisa.strawbridge@va.gov
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    36C77625Q0103.docx
    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.
    P01 - PWS GE Airstrip Licenses FY25.docx
    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.
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