SOURCES SOUGHT
65 -- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY ScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing Systems Brand Name Only
- Notice Date
- 6/30/2022 9:36:07 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- 244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
- ZIP Code
- 15215
- Solicitation Number
- 36C24422Q0893
- Response Due
- 7/8/2022 12:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 07/11/2022
- Point of Contact
- Mr. LaShawn Knight, Contract Specialist, Phone: 240-215-8892 ext. 2199
- E-Mail Address
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lashawn.knight@va.gov
(lashawn.knight@va.gov)
- Awardee
- null
- Description
- THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended for information and planning purposes only at this time; and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Because this is a Request for Information announcement, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. No solicitation exists. Therefore, do not request a copy of a solicitation. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 4, Network Contracting Office 4 (NCO 4), is seeking information and potential qualified sources capable of meeting the following minimum requirements and salient characteristics below for a brand name ScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing Systems Statement of Need VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Upgrade to ScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing Systems at University Drive and Heinz campuses Background VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Pharmacy requires an upgrade to the existing ScriptPro Robotic Prescription Dispensing Systems at both the University Drive and Heinz campuses. These machines and software provide streamlined prescription filling to aid the pharmacists in productivity and accuracy. The direct-to-vial dispensing eliminates cross-contamination and a counting accuracy of 99.7%. The existing SP 200 robots required hardware and software upgrades to remain effective and safe for patient use. The original units are approximately 15 years old and upgrading the units are more cost-effective than complete replacement. The hardware upgrades include a new 12 slot SP200/CCC, Notice Board, Electronic Signature Device, Smart Card Scanner, Robotic Cell Multiplexor, and software services include a Full Disk Encryption and Windows 10 Operating System Upgrade. This work will be completed with on-site installation services at both campuses. Deliverables/Requirements Item # Description/Part Number* Qty UNIVERSITY DRIVE SP 200/CCC (12 slot) Robotic Prescription Dispensing System with 12 slot Collating Control Center 1 Notice Board 65 Prescription Notification Board 65"" 2 Electronic Signature Electronic Signature Device 2 Smart Card Scanner Smart Card Scanner 15 Robotic Cell Multiplexor Robotic Cell Multiplexor for SPx00 Robots 4 Full Disk Encryption (per server computer/HCI VM) Full Disk Encryption (per server computer/HCI VM) 2 SPDP/NB Factory Upgrade, Windows 10 Client Upgrade: Windows 10 Operating System Upgrade for the SP Datapoint or Notice Board 13 HEINZ CAMPUS SP 200/CCC (12 slot) Robotic Prescription Dispensing System with 12 slot Collating Control Center 1 Notice Board 65 Prescription Notification Board 65"" 1 Electronic Signature Electronic Signature Device 1 Smart Card Scanner Smart Card Scanner 10 Robotic Cell Multiplexor Robotic Cell Multiplexor for SPx00 Robots 2 Full Disk Encryption (per server computer/HCI VM) Full Disk Encryption (per server computer/HCI VM) 2 SPDP/NB Factory Upgrade, Windows 10 Client Upgrade: Windows 10 Operating System Upgrade for the SP Datapoint or Notice Board 8 Brief Description of Service* Period of Performance UNIVERSITY DRIVE INSTALL SP 200/CCC (12 slot) 6 MONTHS INSTALL Notice Board 65 6 MONTHS INSTALL Electronic Signature 6 MONTHS INSTALL Smart Card Scanner 6 MONTHS INSTALL Robotic Cell Multiplexor 6 MONTHS INSTALL Full Disk Encryption (per server computer/HCI VM) 6 MONTHS INSTALL SPDP/NB Factory Upgrade, Windows 10 6 MONTHS HEINZ CAMPUS INSTALL SP 200/CCC (12 slot) 6 MONTHS INSTALL Notice Board 65 6 MONTHS INSTALL Electronic Signature 6 MONTHS INSTALL Smart Card Scanner 6 MONTHS INSTALL Robotic Cell Multiplexor 6 MONTHS INSTALL Full Disk Encryption (per server computer/HCI VM) 6 MONTHS INSTALL SPDP/NB Factory Upgrade, Windows 10 6 MONTHS INSTALLATION, INCLUDING VERIFICATION/VALIDATION, TRAINING: Period of Performance: Requesting a firm-fixed contract for no more than one year. Delivery, removal of current hardware and installation 8-12 weeks after the award. DELIVERY: All equipment deliveries must be coordinated with the Biomedical department prior to delivery. Failure to do so may result in the return of the equipment at vendor cost. Delivery will be made to the loading dock at both the University Drive Division of VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University Drive C, Pittsburgh PA 15240 and HJ Heinz Division, 1010 Delafield Rd. Pittsburgh PA 15215. The charts above indicate which equipment needs to be delivered to each location. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE: The vendor/distributor and/or the manufacturer must provide all necessary procedure manuals, troubleshooting manuals and operator manuals. The VAPHS Bio-Medical Department shall manage the service and repair on the equipment unless a separate service maintenance contract is awarded separately after the equipment is installed and running. VAPHS currently has an existing contract for service with ScriptPro which will be modified to include these upgrades. On site Installation: Once PO is received a project manager will be assigned to the project and will schedule a Kick off call to review the project timeline. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES: All requested products on this transaction will be completely manufactured as specified and delivered to the jobsite delivery no later than the earliest time feasible once contract is awarded. Equipment installation is to occur between time of delivery of equipment and timeframe indicated by the Pittsburgh VA Medical Centers. ScriptPro USA Inc. shall perform all work during normal business hours (Monday thru Friday) unless otherwise stipulated by the COR/Designee. The Pittsburgh VA Medical Centers locations will be assigned a ScriptPro project manager who will be responsible for bringing together the initial kick off meeting and establishing regular calls to review the project plan and milestones. The due date of specific deliverables aiding in implementation and installation will be established on the kickoff meeting. The kickoff meeting should be held no later than 15 days after issue of delivery order. Symplr The vendor will be required to register on the Symplr website https://www.symplr.com/. Symplr will be used to monitor vendor compliance with vaccination and HIPPA requirements listed below. 1. All on-site contractor representatives agree to follow VA Pittsburgh Policy LD-073 medical center policy (MCP) Vendor Access. This includes all on-site contractor representatives shall be greenlighted in VA Pittsburgh s Vendor Credentialing System Symplr which includes an up-to-date flu vaccination, Tb test, Covid-19 vaccine, and HIPPA certification at a minimum. The government shall not provide any additional compensation for cost to register staff in Symplr. Vendor shall follow most updated guidelines from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and Food & Drug Administration (FDA). 2. If onsite work is necessary, contractor shall notify Biomedical Engineering and the Police service when they arrive on site. Failure to do so more than twice will result in permanent denial of access to facility. Influenza Vaccination VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. This requirement is extended to all Contractor personnel with potential to come into minimal contact (passing in the corridor) with any patients, visitors, or staff members at VAPHS. Those individuals unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff is compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation: - Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. - Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine. The contractor is required to submit annual certification in the form of a memorandum to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities is in compliance with VHA Directive 1192. Tuberculosis Prevention Standard Personnel Testing (PPD, etc.): Contractor shall provide proof of the following tests for personnel within five (5) calendar days after contract award and prior to the first duty shift to the COR and Contracting Officer. Tests shall be current within the past year. TUBERCULOSIS TESTING: Contractor shall provide proof of a negative reaction to PPD testing for all contract personnel. A negative chest radiographic report for active tuberculosis shall be provided in cases of positive PPD results. The PPD test shall be repeated annually. COVID 19 Contractor shall provide evidence of vaccination records or a negative COVID testing result within 72 hours of planned onsite visitation. This is to include installation, training, maintenance and repairs. Emergency repairs will be evaluated on a case by case situation. HIPAA Training Certificates If Contractor will be working onsite for installation and activation of equipment, all HIPAA training completion documentation must be provided to the COR listed in the awarded contract. Smoking All VA Pittsburgh property is smoke-free. Contractor personnel will comply with VA Pittsburgh smoking policies. Violations will result in a warning and possible citation. Responses to this RFI should include company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and point of contact e-mail, DUNS Number, Cage Code, size of business pursuant to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 339112 (size standard of 1000 employees). Please answer the following questions: Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Hubzone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)? Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified under this RFI? Are you the manufacturer, distributor, or an equivalent solution to the items being referenced above? If you are a large business, do you have any designated distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available). If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified? If you intend to subcontract any work on this contract, what portion of the total cost will be self-performed/will be performed by your organization? Please provide estimated detailed percentage breakdowns related to subcontracted work and completion of job. Does your company have an FSS contract with GSA or the NAC or are you a contract holder with any other federal contract? If so, please provide the contract number. If you are an FSS GSA/NAC contract holder or other federal contract holder, are the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award. Please submit your capabilities in regard to the salient characteristics detailed above and any information pertaining to equal to items to establish capabilities for planning purposes? Please review salient characteristics/statement of need (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. Please provide your UEN number. What is the Lead time on the requested items? If there is a Warranty what is the time frame? *** Submissions addressing number (14) should show clear, compelling and convincing*** evidence that all equal to items"" meet all the salient characteristics. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received via e-mail to lashawn.knight@va.gov no later than, 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on July 8, 2022. This notice will help the VA in determining available potential sources only. Do not contact VA Medical Center staff regarding this requirement, as they are not authorized to discuss this matter related to this procurement action. All questions will be addressed by the Contracting Specialist, LaShawn Knight. All firms responding to this Request for Information are advised that their response is not a request for proposal, therefore will not be considered for a contract award. If a solicitation is issued, information will be posted on the FedBizOpps (FBO) web site for all qualified interested parties at a later date and interested parties must respond to the solicitation to be considered for award. This notice does not commit the government to contract for any supplies or services. The government will not pay for any information or administrative cost incurred in response to this Request for Information. Information will only be accepted in writing by e-mail to Contracting Specialist at lashawn.knight@va.gov. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked as proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. End of Document
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- Address: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) Pharmacy University Drive C, Pittsburgh 15240, USA
- Zip Code: 15240
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 15240
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