DA10--Welch Allyn Connex Software and Support
ID: 36C24425Q0276Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244)PITTSBURGH, PA, 15215, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 21, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Welch Allyn Inc. for the provision of Connex software and support for 166 vital sign monitors at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. This contract will encompass a base year and four optional renewal years, ensuring essential software updates, technical support, and training necessary for the accurate documentation of patient vital signs into electronic medical records. The reliability of this software is critical for maintaining high standards of care for veterans, as it automates the vital sign documentation process. Interested vendors are invited to submit capability statements by January 21, 2025, to demonstrate their ability to meet the contract requirements, although the government retains discretion on whether to pursue competitive procurement. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Contract Specialist Jefferson Mann at jefferson.mann@va.gov or by phone at 717-202-5456.

Point(s) of Contact
Jefferson MannContract Specialist
(717) 202-5456
jefferson.mann@va.gov
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Jan 14, 2025, 4:12 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to award a sole source contract to Welch Allyn Inc. for the Connex software and support necessary for the operation of 166 vital sign monitors at the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center. The contract will consist of a base year and four optional renewal years, ensuring ongoing software updates, technical support, and training, critical for the accurate documentation of patient vital signs into electronic medical records. Interested vendors can submit capability statements by January 21, 2025, to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the contract requirements, though the government retains discretion on whether to proceed with competitive procurement. The statement of work outlines requirements for software updates, remote diagnostics, and technical support, emphasizing the need for reliable operation essential for patient health. Other stipulations include compliance with safety standards, contractor experience, and documentation requirements, along with contractor personnel security protocols. The overarching purpose of this notice is to secure necessary software support while maintaining high standards of care for veterans.
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