7H20--NEW - Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS)
ID: 36C25725Q0253Type: Special Notice
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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IT AND TELECOM - PLATFORM PRODUCTS: DATABASE, MAINFRAME, MIDDLEWARE (HW, PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7H20)

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https://sam.gov/opp/eaef3abcf5da482588cc292e957871fa/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to award a sole source contract to Abbott Laboratories for the provision of Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software technology services at the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS). The primary objective of this procurement is to enhance laboratory connectivity and management by integrating multiple devices into a single data management system, which will facilitate seamless patient result reporting, quality control monitoring, and operational troubleshooting. This initiative underscores the VA's commitment to improving healthcare efficiency and compliance within its facilities, ensuring that the RALS software remains compatible with existing devices and the VA’s electronic patient record system. Interested parties may submit capability statements by February 6, 2025, to the Senior Contract Specialist, Jose Campa, at Jose.Campa@va.gov, with the anticipated contract award date around April 17, 2025, for a duration of one year with options for renewal.

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    Jose CampaSenior Contract Specialist
    (210) 694-6311
    Jose.Campa@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to issue a sole source contract to Abbott Rapid Diagnostics Informatics, Inc. for Remote Automated Laboratory Systems (RALS) software technology services at the Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS). This procurement is issued under FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i) and aims to fulfill the requirements specified in the Statement of Work. The anticipated award date is around April 17, 2025, with a contract duration extending from April 17, 2025, to April 16, 2026. Interested parties may submit capability statements, but this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses must include necessary identifiers and proof of authorized distribution status, compliance with the System for Award Management (SAM), and SBA Veteran Small Business Certification for Service Disabled Veteran Owned and Veteran Owned Small Businesses. Submissions must be directed to the specified contact, Jose Campa, by 3:00 PM CST, February 6, 2025. If no responses are received, the contract will proceed with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics without further notice, highlighting the VA's discretion in procurement decisions.
    Statement of Work-RALS.pdf
    The VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System is seeking to implement a Remote Automated Laboratory System (RALS) to enhance laboratory connectivity and management. The primary aim is to integrate multiple devices into a singular data management system, facilitating seamless patient result reporting, quality control monitoring, and operational troubleshooting. The contractor is tasked with providing uninterrupted licensing, support, and updates for the RALS software, ensuring compatibility with existing devices such as the Roche Accu-Chek Inform II glucose meter and the VA’s electronic patient record system, VistA/CPRS. This contract encompasses a 12-month base period with potential for additional option periods and emphasizes the provision of documentation, training, and 24/7 technical support. Stringent security protocols are mandated to protect patient health information and prevent unauthorized data access, ensuring all records remain under VA control. Ultimately, the initiative underscores the VA’s commitment to improving healthcare efficiency and compliance within its facilities.
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