DH10--Bayer MedRad Enterprise Platform
ID: 36C26024Q0916Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF260-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 20 (36C260)VANCOUVER, WA, 98662, USA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM AS A SERVICE: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (DH10)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotations for the Bayer MedRad Contrast Dose Management Radimetrics™ Enterprise Platform, specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The procurement aims to enhance patient dose management in imaging departments through the installation of proprietary software and interfaces, along with necessary training and technical support. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to leveraging advanced technologies for improved public health outcomes. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by 4:00 PM PST on September 10, 2024, to Maureen Sundstrom at Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov, ensuring compliance with all required documentation and specifications outlined in the solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Maureen SundstromContract Specialist
    Maureen.Sundstrom@va.gov
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    This solicitation notice from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks quotations for the Bayer MedRad Contrast Dose Management Radimetrics™ Enterprise Platform. Designated under solicitation number 36C26024Q0916, the request is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and includes required specifications for various software and interface solutions to enhance patient dose management in imaging departments. The anticipated period of performance begins on September 23, 2024, with options for subsequent years. The required items include specific software packages for dose management, interfaces to PACS and RIS, and basic operator training. Installation services, technical support, and continuity of operations are also crucial components. The document stipulates that contractors must comply with significant federal regulations, ensuring appropriate handling of sensitive information, along with comprehensive records and privacy standards. Deadline for submitting quotes is 4:00 PM PST on September 10, 2024. The response should include designated supporting documentation to prove compliance and eligibility. Overall, this solicitation signifies the VA's commitment to utilizing advanced technologies for public health optimization through government contracting.
    The document outlines the "VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction," which mandates compliance with subcontracting limitations under federal contracting for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Offerors must certify that, if awarded a contract, they will adhere to limitations based on their contract type: 50% for services contracts, 85% for general construction contracts, and 75% for special trade construction contracts. These percentages reflect the maximum paid to non-certified firms and exclude materials costs. The certification acknowledges the legal implications of providing false information and defines penalties for non-compliance, including fines and potential prosecution. Moreover, the document emphasizes the need for offerors to provide documents for verifying compliance, and reiterates that proposals lacking the required certification will not be evaluated. This clause emphasizes increasing the participation of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and VOSBs in federal contracting, thereby supporting the economic empowerment of veteran entrepreneurs while ensuring federal funds are utilized effectively.
    The VA has instituted a rule mandating that vendors submit invoices electronically to the Financial Services Center (FSC), effective December 27, 2012. This requirement replaces paper invoices with electronic submissions, reinforcing the need for compliance in all related contracting processes. Vendors have two primary methods for submitting electronic invoices: utilizing the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment System through Tungsten, or employing a system compatible with the X12 electronic data interchange formats as provided by ANSI's Accredited Standards Center. It is important to note that traditional methods such as facsimile, email, and scanned documents are not acceptable. Vendors seeking to transition to electronic invoicing can find assistance by contacting Tungsten or the FSC directly. This initiative reflects the government's ongoing effort to streamline payment processing and improve efficiency in handling federal contracts.
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