The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting interest through a Sources Sought Notice for the procurement of CareScape B850 Bedside Monitors under solicitation number 36C25724Q0705. The response deadline for interested parties is set for June 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time. This notice indicates that no Recovery Act funds are involved and suggests that it is not specifically designated as a set-aside contract. The relevant Product Service Code is J065, and the associated NAICS Code is 339112, indicating that the procurement concerns medical equipment manufacturing. The contracting office is located in San Antonio, Texas, with all proposals and communications expected to align with the stated timeline. Additional details regarding specifications can be found in an attached Scope of Work document. This notification is a preliminary step to gauge interest from potential vendors and facilitate the procurement process for necessary medical equipment for veteran care facilities.
The South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) intends to procure GE Healthcare CareScape B850 Patient Monitoring Systems for upgrades in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at the San Antonio VA Medical Center. The vendor selected will provide the necessary equipment and installation services, including the uninstallation of current systems, installation of new equipment, software upgrades, and ensuring network connectivity. The installation is to be completed within 30 days, following a delivery period of 60 days post-contract award. A hands-on training session for staff will be conducted within 45 days after installation, accompanied by warranty coverage of one year for the equipment. The contractor must adhere to HIPAA privacy standards, with no access to patient health information during the project. The document stipulates conditions for delivery, cleanup, waste disposal, and outlines the responsibilities of the vendor in protecting premises during installation. This project highlights a commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure within a federal framework while ensuring compliance with legal standards and operational efficiency.