DA10--Synchronicity Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS)
ID: 36C24425Q0542Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b79411e0b57f44e69a4d68fd7d87fd87/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 10, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation for the Synchronicity Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) to be implemented at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. This contract will cover the implementation, licensing, and training for an ultrasound PACS image storage system, which is critical for enhancing the storage and review of ultrasound images in departments such as Critical Care and Emergency. The system will integrate with existing healthcare infrastructures using DICOM and HL7 standards, addressing significant gaps in ultrasound image management and supporting legal documentation for procedural cases. Interested parties must submit their capability information by April 10, 2025, to Contract Specialist Jefferson Mann at jefferson.mann@va.gov, as no competitive proposals will be accepted.

Point(s) of Contact
Jefferson MannContract Specialist
(717) 202-5456
jefferson.mann@va.gov
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36C24425Q0542.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 12:04 PM UTC
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding a sole source contract for the Synchronicity Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) from Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation. This contract, anticipated to be awarded following FAR 13.106-1(b)(2), aims to meet the needs of the Philadelphia VA Medical Center for an ultrasound PACS image storage system, encompassing implementation, licensing, and training. The software is designed to integrate with existing healthcare systems using DICOM and HL7, addressing critical shortcomings in ultrasound image storage in various medical departments such as Critical Care and Emergency Departments. The Statement of Work outlines requirements for software installation, training, licensing, and support, ensuring a comprehensive solution that includes remote deployment. Additional specifications include compatibility with current IT infrastructures and completion of all services remotely. Interested parties are invited to respond with their capabilities by the deadline of April 10, 2025, though no competitive proposals will be entertained. This document underscores the VA’s initiative to enhance medical imaging capabilities, contributing to better patient care and legal documentation for procedural cases.
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