DA10--NEW - Infusion Therapy Manager (ITM) Application for DSS, Medical Service, Hampton VAMC
ID: 36C10A24Q0128Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFTECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CENTER AUSTIN (36C10A)AUSTIN, TX, 78744, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

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

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified vendors to provide a Document Storage System (DSS) Infusion Therapy Manager (ITM) Application for the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The procurement aims to secure a full-service software solution that enhances oncology patient care by standardizing treatment protocols and ensuring patient safety through accurate dose calculations and customized workflows. This initiative is critical for improving healthcare delivery and operational effectiveness within the VA system, with the contract expected to commence on September 16, 2024, for a base period of 12 months, followed by four optional extensions. Interested parties should submit their quotations by September 10, 2024, and can contact Contract Specialist Tianna Woods at tianna.woods@va.gov or 848-377-5326 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tianna WoodsContract Specialist
    (848) 377-5326
    tianna.woods@va.gov
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    This document is an amendment to solicitation number 36C10A24Q0128, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Technology Acquisition Center, regarding the procurement of Document Storage Systems (DSS) Infusion Therapy Manager (ITM) Application. The amendment is designed to address questions from potential bidders. It clarifies that project management costs are included in the base year's fixed-price contract line item, specifying that all labor, materials, and travel costs for successful task completion must be covered. Additionally, the document confirms that the solicitation pertains to a new contract effort rather than an extension of an existing one. This communication underscores the government's commitment to transparent procurement processes and providing clarity to vendors interested in submitting offers, while also maintaining the fundamental terms of the original solicitation.
    The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for a Brand Name or Equal Document Storage System (DSS) Infusion Therapy Manager (ITM) Application. The purpose is to procure a software solution that streamlines chemotherapy and other medical therapies across various specialties, emphasizing patient safety through accurate dose calculation and customized workflows. The amendment extends the offer due date to September 10, 2024, and integrates specific payment terms under federal guidelines. The agreement consists of a base period of 12 months, commencing September 16, 2024, with four optional extensions, each lasting another 12 months. The contractor is expected to provide comprehensive support, including on-site installation, training for application use, maintenance, and updates. Additionally, the procurement includes detailed specifications on interfacing with the existing Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) and ensuring compliance with various federal regulations and cybersecurity standards. Overall, this initiative reflects the VA's commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and operational effectiveness through advanced technology solutions while adhering to strict regulatory frameworks.
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