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65--Physiological Monitoring System

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VA26114I0085Federal

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The VA Palo Alto Health Care System is planning to enter into a sole source contract with GE Medical Systems to acquire a new physiological monitoring system for the Emergency Department. This system will replace the existing one and will consist of twelve bedside monitors for Emergency Room beds, six bedside monitors for the Observation Unit beds, central stations for both areas, and two transport monitors. The system is designed to be compatible with the facility’s current GE Unity Network to ensure seamless communication across wards, and it will integrate with the existing GE MUSE ECG analysis system, allowing the direct transmission of 12-lead ECGs from emergency department monitors to the MUSE system. The equipment is FDA approved for physiological monitoring, meeting all necessary regulatory standards. This contract action is justified under the statutory authority allowing sole source procurements where only one responsible source is available, specifically citing 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, other firms that believe they can meet the requirements can submit written notifications with detailed evidence to the Contracting Officer by November 29, 2013, for consideration. The Government will review these responses to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted, but the decision to proceed without competition remains at their discretion. All responses must be submitted electronically, and no reimbursements will be made for the preparation of capability statements.

General Info

VA Palo Alto contracts GE Medical for FDA-approved monitors, compatible with current systems, sole source procurement.

Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing

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Timeline

PostedNov 13

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

The VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with GE Medical Systems. The proposed contract action is for a physiological monitoring system to replace the existing system in the Emergency Department (ED). The new system will include twelve (12) bedside monitors for Emergency Room (ER) beds, six (6) bedside monitors for Observation Unit (OU) beds, central stations for the ER and OU, and two (2) transport monitors. Key System Features and Processes " Compatible with the facility's existing GE Unity Network to allow communication with monitoring systems in other wards. " Compatible with the facility's existing GE MUSE Electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis reporting system in order to enable transmission of 12-lead ECGs directly from ED monitors to the MUSE system. " FDA approved for use as a physiological monitoring system. This sole source action is in accordance with the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any firm that believes it can meet these requirements may give written notification to the Contracting Officer for consideration. Supporting evidence must be furnished in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements. Responses are due by November 29, 2013 at 2:00 PM PST. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov . No telephone responses will be accepted. No reimbursement for any costs associated with providing capability statements will be provided by the Government.