sources sought notice Edwards Life Science EV1000CS Platform + accessories + asssembly + training
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Responses to this notice shall include the following: (a) company name (b) address (c) point of contact (d) phone, fax, and email (e) DUNS number (f) Cage Code (g) Tax ID Number (h) Type of small business, e.g. Services Disabled Veteran Owned small Business, Veteran-owned small business, 8(a), HUBZone, Women Owned Small Business, Small disadvantaged business, or Small Business HUBZone business; and (i) must provide a capability statement that addresses the organizations qualifications and the ability to provide the product(s) and/or services described below. This procurement is for new Equipment ONLY; no remanufactured or "gray market" items. All Equipment must be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
The New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108-5128, is seeking potential qualified contractors who can provide the: Edwards Life Sciences EV1000CS brand name or equal, plus accessories indicated, plus training, described below. All equipment will be shipped directly to: New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS), located at 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108-5128. Any prospective vendor must be authorized/certified to sell the products or services described and show proof of that authorization at the time of responding to this Sources Sought announcement.
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ALL INTERESTED VENDORS WHO FEEL THEY ARE CAPABLE TO PROVIDE THE INDICATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS OUTLINED IN THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT should submit the information described above, by e-mail to Bryan.Rogers2@va.gov. This information must be received no later than 4:00 PM MST, August 23, 2017.
Products/Services needed: 6 EA, Edwards Lifesciences EV1000CS Clinical Platforms NI plus accessories, brand name or equal, plus monitor assembly, plus training, as per the Statement of Work as follows:
STATEMENT OF WORK
Contract Title.
1. 6 EA, Edwards Lifesciences EV1000CS Clinical Platforms NI plus accessories, brand name or equal, plus assembly of monitors, plus training
Item
Description
Qty
U/I
Delivery
0001
EV1000CS Clinical Platform NI brand name or equal
6
EA
60 DARO*
0002
OM2 Oximetry Optical Module brand name or equal
6
EA
60 DARO
0003
EVFTCL FLOTRAC CABLE 16 FT brand name or equal
6
EA
60 DARO
0004
EVRS Roll Stand
6
EA
60 DARO
0005
EVNITPSPM12 Total PM Service Agreement 12 MO
6
EA
60 DARO
0006
Assembly of monitors and training
6
JB
60 DARO
* days after receipt of order.
2. Background.
The Vigileo Monitor and FloTrac System is an advanced minimally invasive monitoring system to guide the practitioner in fluid optimization and tissue oxygenation. The Vigileo monitor allows for the continuous monitoring of essential hemodynamic information, providing rapid insight on a minimally invasive, easy-to-use platform. The Vigileo monitor may be used with the FloTrac sensor and PreSep and PediaSat oximetry catheters providing a single monitoring solution for advanced hemodynamic management. When used with the FloTrac sensor, the Vigileo monitor measures and displays key flow parameters such as CCO, SVV / SV, SVR. The monitor system uses readings from an arterial catheter, which would be placed in a patient anyway if they were ill enough to require some type of invasive monitoring but not ill enough to require central (line) monitoring.
The new EV1000CS monitors include the NI Clear Sight capabilities which allow the monitoring of patients without invasive arterial lines.
The equipment will be cleaned between patient use using the current available wipes per current facility/VACO policies.
The Anesthesiology service currently has 4 Vigileo monitors that are shared with MICU and SICU. They were purchased 4/2009 with a lifespan of 8 years. As of January 2016 Edwards Lifesciences has deemed these monitors obsolete and has discontinued support of the monitors. While still being used and fully functional, the programming is obsolete, without the ability to upgrade the software. The current FloTrac disposables are interchangeable with the new monitors.
3. Specific Tasks.
The Service requests the purchase of 6 Edwards Lifesciences EV1000 Clinical Platforms (part number EV1000CS) to replace our current obsolete Edwards Lifesciences Vigileo Monitors.
4. Performance Monitoring
Vendor performance to assure that all equipment and accessories ordered are delivered and properly functional upon receipt will be monitored by Biomedical Engineering, the Anesthesiology Service staff, SPS and COR to ensure that work is completed as stipulated by the contract. Work completed will be reported to the COR to ensure that contractual conditions are met.
The vendor will assemble the monitors and provide training for all the staff who will participate in the use of the equipment. All training will be performed and completed outside of patient care areas, e.g. OR.
5. Security Requirements
The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required.
6. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI).
No GFE/GFI will be furnished.
7. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.
-Health Care Industry Rep (HCIR) must have background check
-HCIR must complete VHA Privacy/Information Security training within TMS
-HCIR must submit a signed contractor rules of behavior to designated VHA point of contact
-The vendor must comply with HIPAA regulations
-The patient should be informed of the presence and purpose of the HCIR if the rep is needed to be present in the OR and give written, informed consent. This should be documented within the medical records.
-Supply a time-limited approval and appropriate identification (to be worn at all times) for the HCIR
-Ensure orientation to the facility is provided
-Verify the documentation that certifies the HCIR has had education and training in:
HIPAA compliance and all matters related to patients rights and confidentiality
a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. None Known
b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). None Known
c. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. N/A
d. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria.
The equipment must be inspected and approved for use by our Bio-Med department and for compliance with VHA Directive 1116(2) by the SPS department before being issued to the Anesthesiology Service.
8. Risk Control
Utilization of this equipment will only be granted to staff after they are properly oriented/trained. Training will take place by the vendor via inservice and VA Superusers. All of the equipment will meet or exceed the facility SOPs for cleaning and sterile processing.
All items will be shipped to, and assembly of monitors and training, will take place:
New Mexico VA Healthcare System, 1501 San Pedro Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM, 87108-5128.
End Sources Sought Announcement
Bryan.Rogers2@va.gov
Bryan.Rogers2@va.gov
