Department of Veterans Affairs, Contracting Officer (670 90A), Va Medical Center, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210-2799

D -- DIGITAL VIDEO ON-DEMAND DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PATIENT EDUCATION SOL 670-23-00 DUE 031700 POC Sheila Smith, 315-476-7461, x-3601 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contracting officer via, Sheila.Smith3@med.va.gov. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are requested and a formal solicitation document will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). The solicitation reference number is RFP 670-23-00 and incorporates the clauses and provisions that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-15. This acquisition is unrestricted. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 7379 Computer Related Services. The VA Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, NY, requires a video delivery system that provides convenient and immediate access to educational materials for patients and healthcare professionals. The system must meet the following specifications: (1) capable of delivering up to 8 simultaneous channels of programming and storing 36 hours of programming material; (2) provide on-demand access from all televisions in the facility; (3) ability to run programs on a schedule along with on-demand; (4) digitally based with no videotapes or VCR's required, and no mechanical arms or jukebox mechanisms; (5) provide a post-test/quiz function, multiple survey function, and data reporting mechanism; (6) include video encoding service for VA provided material; (7) include a selection of contractor provided educational programming videos; (8) include installation and maintenance with access to 24 hour technical support. The system must also have the potential for the following: (1) ability to interface with the hospital's local area network (LAN); and (2) contractor's ability to develop an interface with the VA's Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS/VISTA) for documentation. Award will be made based on a technically acceptable proposal that provides the best overall value to the Government. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions toOfferors Commercial Items (NOV 1999) applies to this acquisition. All offerors are to include with their offer a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The FAR provisions may be obtained via the Internet at: http://www.arnet.gov. The clauses at 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (MAY 1999) and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items (FEB 2000) apply to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses cited in FAR clause 52.212-5(b) are applicable: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; and 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era. To be considered, your written offer must be received by the Contracting Officer by not later than 2 p.m. on March 17, 2000. Please be sure to include sufficient detail and pricing regarding the products and services offered, as well as information regarding your company and its past performance (references). Posted 02/15/00 (W-SN425529). (0046)

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