6515--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - ViewPoint Upgrades & Additional Sensors
ID: 36C26325Q0705Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a432cdecb86641bdac0f50c21a8cae44/view
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue a Sole Source procurement for upgrades to the Mesalab ViewPoint Continuous Environmental Monitoring software and additional sensors, specifically targeting all VA Medical Centers within the VISN 23 network. This initiative aims to replace outdated GEN3 Environmental Monitoring hardware with GEN4 systems and acquire additional temperature and humidity sensors to ensure compliance with VHA directives regarding medication and supply management. The selected vendor, EIO Inc. (dba Medical Resources), is deemed the only source capable of fulfilling these unique requirements, which are critical for maintaining safe and regulated environments in healthcare operations. Interested parties may express their interest and capability by submitting responses to Contract Specialist Dennis Salmonsen at dennis.salmonsen@va.gov by May 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.

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    Dennis SalmonsenContract Specialist
    (605) 347-2511
    dennis.salmonsen@va.gov
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    36C26325Q0705_1.docx
    The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a procurement for upgrades to the Mesalab ViewPoint Continuous Environmental Monitoring software and additional sensors. This initiative is targeted at all VA Medical Centers within the VISN 23 network, focusing on the monitoring of temperature and humidity for critical storage areas, including sterile supply and medication storage. The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed-price purchase order with EIO Inc. (dba Medical Resources), as they are deemed the only source capable of meeting the unique requirements of these monitoring systems. The notice outlines specific items requested for procurement, including various temperature and humidity sensors and installation services. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest and demonstrate capability, which may influence the government’s decision to proceed competitively. Responses should be submitted by May 5, 2025, to the contact listed. This announcement highlights the VA's commitment to ensuring compliance with environmental monitoring standards crucial for patient safety and operational efficiency.
    SOW -DRAFT - Temperature and Humidty Monitoring Upgrades and Additional Sensors.docx
    The VISN 23 Temperature/Humidity Monitoring Upgrades project aims to replace outdated GEN3 Environmental Monitoring hardware with GEN4 systems across four VA Healthcare Centers: Fargo, Black Hills, Minneapolis, and Central Iowa. The initiative addresses compliance with various VHA directives, particularly concerning medication and supply management. The project requires hardware upgrades and the acquisition of additional temperature and humidity sensors to meet clinical and pharmacy standards at multiple VA facilities, including Iowa City, Nebraska Western Iowa, Sioux Falls, and St. Cloud. Vendors must provide equipment, installation services, and a project management plan, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing operations. Detailed delivery, installation, and warranty stipulations are outlined, emphasizing coordination with on-site facility contacts and compliance with safety and logistical protocols. This vital upgrade reflects the VA's commitment to maintaining safe and regulated environments for healthcare operations.
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