DA10--Patient Safety Technology
ID: 36C26325Q0260Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Other Computer Related Services (541519)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Invisalert Solutions for the ObservSMART system, which employs proprietary software and advanced wristband technology to enhance patient safety and compliance in healthcare settings. This innovative system utilizes a highly tamper-resistant wristband equipped with a Bluetooth beacon and a tablet to facilitate real-time patient observations, ensuring that checks can only occur when staff are in close proximity to patients, thereby reducing the risks of missed or falsified observations. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements to the designated contact, Becky De Los Santos, by 10:00 PM CST on December 27, 2024, to potentially influence the decision on whether the contract will be competitively bid. Responses should include specific organizational information and business status classifications, as outlined in the notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    becky.delossantos@va.govBecky De Los Santos
    (320) 255-6480
    Becky.DeLosSantos@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Firm-Fixed Price contract to Invisalert Solutions for the ObservSMART system, which employs proprietary software and advanced wristband technology to ensure patient safety and compliance in healthcare settings. The system utilizes a tamper-resistant wristband with a Bluetooth beacon and a tablet to facilitate real-time patient observations, which can only occur when staff are in close proximity to patients, thus mitigating the risks of missed or falsified observations. This procurement, authorized under FAR 13.106-1, specifies NAICS code 541519 and PSC code DA10. While this is a notice of intent to sole source, the government invites capability statements from all responsible sources, which may influence whether the contract will be competitively bid. Respondents must provide specific organizational information and demonstrate their business status, including small business classifications. Responses are due by 10:00 AM CST on December 27, 2024, and should be directed to the designated VA point of contact.
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