J065--Philips ICCA Support and Licenses-VISN 05 Intent to Sole Source
ID: 36C24525Q0129Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF245-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 5 (36C245)LINTHICUM, MD, 21090, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/35bba3984a754befa8419a7d7605867f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to procure services, support, and licenses for five Philips ICCA systems located within the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 05, which includes facilities in West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. The contractor will be responsible for providing 24/7 remote support, software updates, maintenance, technical assistance, and training for the CS770 IntelliSpace CC & Anesthesia H equipment, ensuring continuous operational support for critical healthcare technologies. The estimated period of performance for this contract is from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with a base year and two one-year options, and the VA intends to award this requirement as a sole source to Philips Healthcare. Interested parties must submit documentation demonstrating their capability to fulfill the requirements by contacting Contracting Officer Trever Turcotte at Trever.Turcotte@va.gov or by phone at 240-215-8892.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Trever TurcotteContracting Officer
    (240) 215-8892
    Trever.Turcotte@va.gov
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    36C24525Q0129.docx
    The VA Maryland Healthcare System has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to Sole Source services and support for five Philips ICCA systems within VISN 05. This requirement includes locations in West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. The contractor will provide 24/7 remote support, software updates, maintenance, technical assistance, and training for the CS770 IntelliSpace CC & Anesthesia H equipment. The projected period for this contract is from February 1, 2025, to January 31, 2026, with an initial base year and two one-year options. Philips Healthcare is intended to be the sole source contractor for this requirement. Interested parties must submit sufficient documentation to demonstrate their capability to fulfill the stated needs. This notice serves as preliminary information to determine whether a competitive process will be warranted. The announcement reflects the VA's focus on ensuring continuous operational support for critical healthcare technologies to enhance service delivery.
    Philips_ICCA_Sole Source Letter.pdf
    The document addresses a communication from Philips Healthcare regarding their role as the sole-source service provider for specific medical software, including IntelliSpace Perinatal and CompuRecord (ARK). It highlights Philips' unique position as the original manufacturer, which grants them the capability to provide direct technical support, software upgrades, and proper issue documentation for efficient problem resolution. The letter emphasizes the importance of having access to software engineers and lab environments to maintain optimal functioning of the medical software utilized in healthcare settings. The correspondence reaffirms appreciation for the choice of Philips as a service provider for hospital patient monitoring needs, encapsulating the company's commitment to customer support and technical expertise. This communication falls within the context of government RFPs and contracts, as it outlines Philips Healthcare's qualifications in providing critical healthcare technology solutions.
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