J065--Support and licensing required to maintain the Philips ISCV cardiology PACS system.
ID: 36C25924Q0704Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 19 (36C259)Greenwood Village, CO, 80111, USA

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 19, is seeking qualified sources for support and licensing to maintain the Philips ISCV cardiology PACS system for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to ensure effective operation and maintenance of the ISCV system, which is critical for managing cardiology imaging and data within the healthcare environment. Interested vendors are required to submit their company information, including business classification and responses to qualifying questions, by September 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM MST. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Contract Specialist Natasha Holland at natasha.holland@va.gov or by phone at 303.712.5753.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Natasha HollandContract Specialist
    (303) 712-5753
    natasha.holland@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Veterans Health Administration's Network Contracting Office 19 (NCO 19), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources for support and licensing to maintain the Philips ISCV cardiology PACS system for the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. This notice serves solely for market research and is not a solicitation, meaning no contract or obligation will arise from it. Interested parties must submit their information, including their business classification (e.g., small business, veteran-owned), by the specified deadline of September 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM MST. Respondents should provide their company name, address, contact information, and SAM UEI number, along with responses to a series of qualifying questions. Additional documentation demonstrating capability to meet requirements is encouraged. The notice emphasizes that no payment will be made for responses, highlighting that the Government is not committed to any future contract or award based on this notice.
    The Statement of Work outlines the requirements for maintaining the Philips Intellispace Cardiovascular (ISCV) Picture Archiving System (PACS) at the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System. The contractor is responsible for providing software support, technical assistance, and maintenance services, including 24/7 telephone support and on-site assistance when issues cannot be resolved remotely within one business day. The contractor must follow strict guidelines for scheduled preventive maintenance and documentation of all services performed, including equipment downtime reporting. In addition, the contractor is required to maintain proper records management, ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to record preservation, confidentiality, and data security. Training for contractor personnel on records management and a flowdown of these requirements to subcontractors are also mandated. The document emphasizes the importance of timely service and maintaining equipment functionality to prevent losses due to downtime. Overall, this contract aims to ensure the effective operation of the ISCV system within the healthcare environment while adhering to federal standards and regulations.
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