DA10--INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE DB ALARIS GUARDRAILS SYSTEM 60 MONTH BPA
ID: 36C24425Q0882Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/777f1486333945898dc8246bd7b7aa0a/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4), intends to issue a sole source contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC for the provision of BD Alaris GuardRails SMS server, software, and system support and maintenance at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. This procurement aims to establish a 60-month Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that includes comprehensive post-warranty maintenance for the GuardRails software package, encompassing technical support, access to the OEM Knowledge Portal, quarterly infusion analytics reports, and clinical consultant access, among other services. The Alaris system is critical for ensuring safe and effective infusion practices in clinical settings, thereby enhancing patient care. Interested vendors capable of fulfilling these requirements must submit a one-page capability statement by August 8, 2025, to the Contract Specialist, Christa Stine, at christa.stine@va.gov.

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    CHRISTA STINECONTRACT SPECIALIST
    (570) 824-3521
    CHRISTA.STINE@VA.GOV
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO4) intends to issue a sole source contract to Carefusion Solutions, LLC for BD Alaris GuardRails SMS server, software, and system support and maintenance at the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center. This 60-month Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) will provide post-warranty, full maintenance for the GuardRails software package and system. Services include technical support, access to the OEM Knowledge Portal, quarterly infusion analytics reports, clinical and pharmacy consultant access, monthly web-based refresher training, and software/server enhancements. The contract will also cover on-site technical updates by CareFusion-certified engineers, clinical on-site RN support, remote installation of server system patches, technical phone support, and continuous remote monitoring of the Alaris Systems Manager. The procurement falls under NAICS code 513210 with a $47M size standard. This is a special notice for planning purposes only; no solicitation will be made available. Interested vendors capable of meeting the requirement must submit a one-page capability statement by August 8, 2025.
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