7H20--Automated Patient Label Printing and Tracking System

The contract solicitation 36C26126Q0864 seeks the LATTICE Automated Patient Label Printing and Tracking System to be deployed at the VA San Francisco Health Care System, with a base performance period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and four one-year option years extending through June 30, 2031. The estimated total value is $47 million, covering the procurement of 45 ZQ610-HC mobile printers, corresponding five-year service plans, 5-slot charging cradles, a site license for 100 beds, and annual 24x7 support for five consecutive years. Delivery is FOB destination to the specified VA facility, with acceptance and inspection conducted on-site by the Government. The contract is structured as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12, using a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) model, with award based on a trade-off between price and other factors, though specific non-price criteria and their weights are not detailed. The contracting officer is Tawnya Krommenhoek, and offers must be submitted via email by the deadline of June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST. The contract imposes stringent compliance requirements through incorporated FAR clauses, including mandatory adherence to cybersecurity standards under 52.240-91 and 52.240-93, which mandate safeguarding of contractor information systems and prohibit certain security risks. It also requires compliance with anti-discrimination policies under 52.222-90 and prohibits contractors from requiring internal confidentiality agreements that restrict whistleblower rights. The contractor must validate small business status, provide UEI and CAGE codes, and disclose any involvement with entities in Sudan, Iran, or use of prohibited telecommunications equipment. Invoicing is strictly electronic via the Tungsten Network integrated with the VA’s EIPP system, and paper invoices are not accepted. Packaging and marking requirements emphasize accurate labeling with brand, model, and manufacturer identifiers, and barcode integrity for medical specimen tracking, though no specific military or industry standards are cited. No COR/COTR is named, and while the technical specifications for the system are not detailed in Section C, acceptance is contingent on the delivered system conforming to contractual requirements and applicable regulatory standards referenced in clause 852.211-72.