From: Federal Government(Federal)
Contract Title.Battle Creek VA Medical Center/WCBOC: Patient Monitoring System replacementBackground. The Battle Creek VAMC/WCBOC currently utilizes an existing Spacelabs patient monitoring system (not CERNER complaint). The Battle Creek VAMC/WCBOC requires a system-wide standardization of software maintenance and CERNER compatibility. Installation for CERNER will be completed by 6-17-2023.3. Scope. The Battle Creek VAMC/WCBO is requesting a system-wide replacement to the existing patient monitoring system. The upgrades will include upgrades to Clinical Decision Support Tools, Cybersecurity, Monitoring Hardware, Software, IntelliBridge Enterprise Solution (required for Cerner implementation). All network cabling and mounting of equipment to be supplied by Philips.4. Specific Tasks. There are no equipment trade-ins or removals from either of the Battle Creek or Wyoming CBOC facilities. Two servers will be located at the Battle Creek VAMC facility, and all
monitors and central station are to be located in the GI clinic at WCBOC. Vendor is to provide all tools, equipment, and transportation necessary to complete installation. ●Enhance Clinical Decision Support Tools at the PIC iX/Central Station and bedside monitoring. System shall provide Clinical Audit Logs and reports for alarms at the PIC iX can assign sectors at bedside. ●Cybersecurity shall utilize the latest Microsoft OS that fully supports validated OS security updates, patient data encryption, and malware protection with the capability to expand and be capable to serve future surges in patient load. ●System must utilize a software optimizer. ●Must incorporate IntelliBridge Enterprise (IBE) Solution as an interface portal for EMR to allow for bi-directional data flow to and from the Philips PIC iX Central stations and bedside monitors. This system shall include integration to/from EMR for document and wave strip data export, vital signs integration, patient ID matching for admission, discharge, and transfer from unit to unit. Software maintenance agreement must be included. 5. Performance Monitoring. Performance monitoring will be complete by COR, Biomedical Engineering and Nursing Operations.6. Security Requirements. The vendor/contractor will be upgrading the existing system utilizes electronic health record information. The vendor /contractor will be supervised by VA staff while completed the install to ensure that the vendor will not be accessing patient information. Vendor/Contractor must abide by security requirements listed below from VA Handbook 6500.6 Appendix B & C.7. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). No GFE or GFI will be furnished to the vendor for this request.8. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations. Due to the unique requirements necessary to accomplish this contract, specialized experience with the Philips IntelliBridge patient monitoring system is required for this request.a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. There is no anticipated follow-on work at this time for this request, but additional follow-on work could include but is not limited to additional training and or maintenance/support services.b. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. (server equipment) Battle Creek VAMC Warehouse 5600 West Dickman Rd Attn: Biomed Battle Creek, MI 49037 and (bedside monitors and central station) WCBOC 5838 Metro Way Attn: Biomed Wyoming, MI 49519 c. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. Logistics and Biomedical Engineering staff will be responsible for all inspection and acceptance criteria related to this request.9. Risk Control. There have been no patient or infection control issues brought to our attention for this request. This request is for the upgrade and install of new equipment/software to our existing patient monitoring systems.10. Place of Performance. Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Rd, bldg. 157 Battle Creek, MI 49037 and Wyoming CBOC GI Clinic 5838 Metro Way Wyoming, MI 4951911. Period of Performance. The manufacturer’s warranty period. There are no option years associated with this contract. Delivery and implementation will be coordinated with vendor and VA stakeholder upon award. 12. Delivery Schedule. 01/26/2023.