6515--SCI AutonoME

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government. This notice is intended strictly for Market Research. This is a Request for Information only. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Department of Veterans Affairs Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF in San Antonio, Texas intends to award a brand name or equal contract award for the purchase of SCI AutonoME. The Government is conducting a market survey to help determine the availability and technical capability of qualified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, small businesses, HUBZone small businesses and/or other large businesses capable of serving the needs identified below. This notice of intent is for open market as well as Federal Supply Schedule items. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/socioeconomic status (service-disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, women owned small business, HUB Zone, 8(a), small business or large business, relative to NAICS 339113 with a size standard of 750 employees. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. A solicitation is not currently available. If a solicitation is issued, it will be announced on Federal Business opportunities website http://www.fbo.gov or GSA E-Buy at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method, including whether a set-aside is possible. ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT 0001 22.00 EA autonoME PECU hospital system - Advanced Environment control (nurse call, bed control, lights, telephone and television); Medical grade 16" monitor; articulating wall mounted arm; autonoME Command Center; JCT Box (type TBD);Dual microphone/sip & puff device; 2-year limited warranty; unlimited remote technical support LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: AUT10004-22-DM 0002 1.00 EA Installation; training for super users, technical staff and nursing staff INSTALLATION AND TRAINING WILL SUPPORT ALL EQUIPMENT PURCHAED UPTO 30. 0003 22.00 EA 2-year extension on autonoME software certificate LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: APS002 0004 2.00 EA Annual maintenance plan of 1-30 autonoME systems: -Update Windows OS -Clean system Registry -Visual inspection of all cables and connections -Functionality test for call light, bed control, lights/blinds -Detailed service reports noting any damaged or defective parts -Replace any defective parts covered under warranty LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: SERV0101 STATEMENT OF WORK PURPOSE: Replace the environment control center attached to the Spinal Cord Injury beds that have reach end of life. GOAL: Obtain new Advanced Environment control units, provide training for nursing staff and annual maintenance plan Salient Characteristics: End-User features must include and be compatible with: Nurse call system (Responder 5) Television Bed Control Telephone Lights YouTube Netflix Zoom Kindle Games Health educational videos & documents User video tutorials AAC/Speech generation Software must be compatible with the following alternative access methods for patients with paralysis: Voice Switch Scanning Touch Head mouse Eye Gaze Required Features: Cloud based staff user portal Remote Log-in technical support Medical grade all-in-one Windows PC 16" Touchscreen Display WiFi & Bluetooth capable Wall Mounted articulating arm Microphone input 2x switch input Nurse call interface POTS telephone interface 3x low voltage auxiliary relay interface Infrared out interface 3-prong hospital grade AC power connector Combination gooseneck microphone & sip/puff input device The technical requirements are as follows: Advanced Environment control (nurse call, bed control, lights, telephone, and television) Medical grade 16" touchscreen monitor; articulating wall mounted arm Command Center Unit JCT Box (type TBD) Dual microphone/sip & puff device Work to be performed: Installation Remove and replace Environment control system (nurse call, bed control lights, telephone, and television) Remove and replace JCT Box with new JCT Box Interface to television, nurse call, 110v power receptacle, telephone and low voltage light controller Contractor/Vendor will perform all work to remove old components and replace with the new components Ensure all systems are tested and functioning as intended Dispose of all cardboard, plastic, and debris from content packaging Training for super users and technical staff Conduct training for staff on basic setup, general use and technical troubleshooting; training will be scheduled with department leaders in Nursing, SCI, and BioMed Remove hard drive from old system and provide to VA COR/VA BioMed before decommissioned equipment being removed from South Texas VA work site. Fill screw holes from old system with filler paste (spackle) No refurbished or used equipment, Government will except only new equipment only 2-year limited warranty; unlimited remote technical support Ability to perform annual maintenance to include at a minimum: -Update Windows OS -Clean system Registry -Visual inspection of all cables and connections -Functionality test for call light, bed control, lights/blinds -Detailed service reports noting any damaged or defective parts -Replace any defective parts covered under warranty DELIVERY: S.T.V.H.C.S. Logistics Service Warehouse, attn.: Spinal Cord Injury Service 7400 Merton Minter Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78229 SECURITY, PRIVACY, and RECORDS MANAGEMENT Information Systems Officer, Information Protection: The contractor will not have access to VA Desktop computers nor will they have access to online resources belonging to the government while conducting services. Privacy Officer: The contractor will not have access to Patient Health Information (PHI) nor will they have the capability of accessing patient information during the services provided to the VA. Records Manager: There will not be federal records created, maintained, used or dispositioned with this contract; regardless of format [paper, electronic, etc.] or mode of transmission [e-mail, fax, etc.] SECURITY CLAUSE : The contractor will have no reason to access sensitive VA information or the VASTHCS computer network. The 6500.6 Appendix A Checklist Sections 2 (checklist table rows 1-7) is not applicable to this contract. Section 3 shall be signed by require signatories. Sensitive VA information is not contained within the system covered by this contract. The vendor shall not remove sensitive information from the VA. - The vendor shall have a current Business Associates Agreement with the VA. The vendor will not have access to sensitive VA information nor the VA s computer network. Our access to the vendor information will be via the Internet. The C&A requirements do not apply, and that a Security Accreditation Package is not required