SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- Stryker SurgiCount Safety-Sponge System (VA-20-00013259) Last Updated: 12/9/2019 Date of Actionable Package: 12/9/2019 Current Phase: Planning/ Pre- Solicitation
- Notice Date
- 12/20/2019 1:43:53 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339113
— Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242) ALBANY NY 12208 USA
- ZIP Code
- 12208
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24220Q0190
- Response Due
- 12/27/2019 8:59:59 PM
- Archive Date
- 01/26/2020
- Point of Contact
- Lateisha RobinsonContract Specialist(718) 584-9000 ext 4334
- E-Mail Address
-
lateisha.robinson@va.gov
(lateisha.robinson@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. VHA Reginal Procurement Office (RPO) 2 is currently conducting a market survey for qualified firms capable of providing Surgi Count Safety sponges. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 339113. Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing (email or fax) and must be received no later than December 27, 2019 @ 3PM EST. Email: LATEISHA.ROBINSON@VA.GOV and Fax: 718-741-4722. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. Interested parties MUST provide company/individual name, a capability statement, examples of same or similar work performed at other facilities, DUNS number and address, point of contact and social-economic. Interested parties who do not submit the above information on or before the response due date and time will not be considered for this procurement. Please review the attached Statement of Work attached herein. 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. 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 at a later date, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. Scope: The system will consist of 6 SurgiCount tablet kits and SurgiCount 360 software and will be an upgrade to the existing SurgiCount system already in use at the Northport VAMC. This system accurately tracks surgical sponges utilizing uniquely identified laparotomy sponges, gauze and towels to provide real-time count, in conjunction with manual count, so the O.R. team can confidently close the patient. The accompanying software provides accurate post-operative and fully compliant documentation. It allows access to both individual procedure reports and aggregate data to provide auditable evidenced based outcomes and enhanced patient safety. Features: Tablet: User-friendly technology WIFI capability with real-time data transfer to server Secure cloud-based server/storage Admin portal for password-protected, VPN access from any onsite or remote computer Tablet reconciliation with option to capture through software, customizable for post-op compliance/reporting 10 interactive touch screen Slip-in battery slot for recharge without shut down or hot swap Wound-pack reconciliation/closing review Data Security: Encrypted data while: In transit: HTTPS traffic encrypted by signed SSL certificate from trusted certificate authority At rest: Data stored in encrypted database Patient identifiers (random assigned number) are obscured prior to encrypted transmission and storage Mobile device management system: Kiosk mode limits user access to sponge counting application only Prevents installation of unapproved software on tablet Two-step authentication ensures tablet connectivity to correct database Password protection ability if tablet is lost or stolen Data is stored and accessible in SOC 2 certified cloud environment Tablet Kit Includes: SurgiCount Tablet SurgiCount Tablet pole mount SurgiCount Tablet and batteries docking station (to charge batteries and dock tablet if needed) SurgiCount docking station power supply (for docking station) SurgiCount Tablet batteries Software: Provides post-op accounting of each uniquely-identified sponge Demonstrates compliance to hospital policy or third-party best practices Supplies evidence-based data for external audits Generates actionable data for quality initiatives, outcomes percentages, issues resolution or performance optimization Captures deviations with justifications noted (e.g. wound pack) Yields objective metrics for inventory, purchasing, budget and staff planning Enables virtually endless report customization Data Capture: Case data downloads into the aggregated SurgiCount360 Software database Exact time each unique Safety-Sponge was accounted for before and after removal from patient Type of procedure, procedure length and procedure sponge usage Staff changes during procedure (e.g. who exited, who entered and times) Sponge discrepancies and reason (e.g. wound pack, case cancellation) Surgical staff Time of day Patient ID (random assigned number) Sponges and Towels: Each sponge or towel has its own individual barcode for 100% identification accuracy Each pack has a unique master tag barcode containing data for all sponges within; also enables a quick IN count Triggers an audible and visual recognition cue for each item scanned SAFE-T Lap s barium strip plus radiopaque threads enhance x-ray detectability over barium strip alone Uses universally-trusted barcode technology which also supports compliance with the FDA s UDI mandate Polyurethane Teflon tag wicks away blood and fluids for easy scanning, and can be successfully scanned even with fluid present Warranty: Equipment warranty shall be at no charge for one year beginning at the time of installation and approval by Northport VAMC COR or authorized personnel. Period of Performance: The Northport VAMC requests a base plus 4 option year contract. Option year one shall begin maintenance and repair services. Service of equipment shall be at no cost to the government for one year beginning at the time of installation and approval by the Northport VAMC COR or POC. The contractor shall deliver equipment within 4 weeks of contract award unless otherwise specified by the VAMC COR or POC. The contractor shall deliver the equipment where specified by the COR or POC. The contractor shall provide all installation and training which shall be coordinated with the COR or POC. Other: The system will scan the patient ID bracelet to obtain the ss# of patient, then a random number will be assigned for individual procedure reports and aggregate data. The SS# is not stored in the system. Vendor does not have access to the VA server.
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