J065--Carefusion Alaris Infusion Pump Software Management Services
ID: 36C25025Q0221Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF250-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 10 (36C250)DAYTON, OH, 45428, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (J065)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c8cb063d1d8248698b618ed6167da8eb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking proposals for Carefusion Alaris Infusion Pump Software Management Services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The procurement aims to secure comprehensive support services, including software enhancements, training, technical support, and emergency maintenance for the infusion pump systems, ensuring compliance with stringent information security standards. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing healthcare services for veterans through advanced technology management. Interested contractors should contact Chad L Kemper at Chad.Kemper@va.gov for further details, with the contract structured as a firm-fixed-price arrangement covering a base year and four option years.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chad KemperContracting Officer
    (937) 268-6511 ext. 4541
    chad.kemper@va.gov
    Files
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    36C25025Q0221_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to issue a solicitation for Carefusion Alaris Infusion Pump Software Management Services at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The contract will span five years, with services set to commence on January 24, 2025, and run through February 4, 2025. The relevant solicitation number is 36C25025Q0221, and interested parties must respond by February 4, 2025, at 14:00 Eastern Time. This pre-solicitation notice is issued by the VA's Network Contracting Office 10, located in Kettering, Ohio, under NAICS Code 811210, designated for this type of service. The main point of contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Chad Kemper, who can be reached via email. No inquiries will be accepted regarding this pre-solicitation notice. The document underscores the VA's commitment to securing necessary services to support its medical facilities effectively.
    36C25025Q0221.docx
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Software Management Services for the Alaris Infusion System at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. The main objective is to procure comprehensive support services including software enhancements, training, technical support, and emergency maintenance for the infusion pump systems. Key deliverables include on-site training for nursing staff, real-time monitoring of the Alaris Systems Manager, and the provision of data analytics without necessitating in-house technical resources. The contractor is required to uphold stringent information security standards, ensuring compliance with VA regulations and addressing sensitive data handling. Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services are also essential, with a focus on timely communication with the contracting officer representative (COR) regarding updates or repairs. The contract allows for a firm-fixed-price arrangement with a base year and four option years to be exercised at the government’s discretion. This procurement demonstrates the government’s commitment to improving healthcare services for veterans through advanced technology management and underscores the importance of robust service contracts in the federal procurement landscape.
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