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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 22, 2019 SAM #6567
SOURCES SOUGHT

70 -- QPATH E WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ENTERPRISE LICENSE PITTSBURGH VAHS

Notice Date

11/20/2019 8:49:37 AM
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

511210 — Software Publishers
 

Contracting Office

244-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 4 (36C244) PITTSBURGH PA 15215 USA
 

ZIP Code

15215
 

Solicitation Number

36C24420Q0100
 

Response Due

11/21/2019 8:59:59 PM
 

Archive Date

01/20/2020
 

Point of Contact

CONTRACT SPECIALIST:EUGENE MORANEUGENE.MORAN@VA.GOV
 

E-Mail Address

Eugene.Moran@va.gov
(Eugene.Moran@va.gov)
 

Awardee

null
 

Description

Purpose and Objectives: The intent of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential offerors capable of providing Q PATH E LICENSE. This is for the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice should demonstrate the firm's ability, capability, and responsibility to provide the principal components of supplies listed in the attached document. Responses should include the following information: Verify that the business is under 511210 of the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), Verification of Size Standard under the NAICS, Business name, address, Point-of-Contact, if in possession of a Federal Supply Schedule contract, and if the business has verification as a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business or Veteran Owned Small Business. All information is to be submitted via e-mail at Eugene.Moran@va.gov. Information provided will not be returned. All responses shall be in the English Language. Responses are due by 12:00 P.M. (EST) on Thursday, November 21, 2019. No submissions will be accepted after this date and time. Questions can be submitted electronically to Eugene.Moran@va.gov. This is a Sources Sought Notice and submissions will be used for informational and planning purposes only. This notice does not constitute a formal Request for Quote (RFQ), nor is the government obligated to issue an RFQ. In addition, the Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)Qpath EA. GENERAL GUIDANCE1. Title of Project: Q Path E Software2. Scope of Work: Q-path E software streamlines the management of ultrasound examinations performed on select SonoSite systems. It enables clinicians to manage quality assurance, credentialing, exam storage, billing, and reporting easily from any network-connected PC or Mac�. Q-path E is compatible with the SonoSite X-Porte, Edge�, M-Turbo�, S Series , NanoMaxx , and MicroMaxx ultrasound systems.3. Background: Request is for the purchase of Q-path E software which is used to manage ultrasound examinations performed on the SonoSite ultrasound systems in the Critical Care units. It enables clinicians to manage quality assurance, credentialing, exam storage, and reporting easily from any network-connected computer. Q-path is compatible with the SonoSite X-Porte, Edge, M-Turbo ultrasound systems which are already being utilized in the Critical Care Units.� When connected by Ethernet, images and studies are automatically transferred during or at the end of each exam.� Q-path E works with any ultrasound system that supports DICOM� archive (C-Store).� Q-path E will be utilized on the VAPHS Local server solution for image storage.4. Type of Contract: This contract is for a firm-fixed-price agreement for the purchase of Q-Path E software to be used at:VAPHSUniversity Drive CPittsburgh, PA 15240B. CONTRACT AWARD MEETINGThe contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a kick off meeting or has advised the contractor that a kick off meeting is waived.C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTSVA Pittsburgh is looking to purchase a web-based ultrasound management system. It will require software that will be stored on the VA Pittsburgh local server. Other requirements:Server: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (any of the following):Virtual Machine (VM) or physical server (VM is preferred) Windows Server 2012 R2 64 bit and above Eight Core 2 GHz or higher Minimum 16GB 100 GB hard disk space for operating system DICOM image storage: 500 GB to 2 TB depending on the number of ultrasound exams uploaded per year 3 TB to 5 TB (recommended for Qpath E Enterprise) Multiple DICOM storage locations are supported storage can be added later as needed. Client: Microsoft Windows Operating Systems (any of the following):Edge, Internet Explorer 11.0 or later, Firefox 46.0 or later, Safari 9.1.1 or later, Chrome 50.0 or later1.5 GHz processor or above2 GB system memory or aboveNetwork connectivity (WIFI)Adobe Reader 8.1 or laterHIPAA compliance:Inactivity Timeout: a configurable inactivity timer Login Credentials: Login ID and password Password strength, length, and active period configurable by IT administrator Role-based system Audit logsWireless network (For use with SonoSite machines): The ultrasound software system must be capable of wireless communications Data backed up:Must include automatic data backup and restore softwareAccess/Connection:No limit to the number of ultrasound systems that can be configured to communicate with software system and system must be able to transfer exams simultaneously.Must support an unlimited number of user accounts with simultaneous access.D. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEBase Year: 12/1/2019 11/30/2020Option Year One (1): 12/1/2020 11/30/2021Option Year Two (2): 12/1/2021 11/30/2022Option Year Three (3): 12/1/2022 11/30/2023Option Year Four (4): 12/1/2023 11/30/2024E. EVALUATED OPTIONAL FEATURESNo optional features.F. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLESEntire project to be completed within 25 weeks from date purchase order was issued. Breakdown of Specific Tasks that must be completed:Purchase Order issuedKick off meeting (discussion of the implementation options)Installation (the server must be prepared)Migration (Q-path to Qpath E) ConfigurationApplication TestingApplication Support and TrainingG. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCEThe period of performance shall be one base twelve (12) month period that covers ongoing support and maintenance of the existing system plus four (4) additional option years of coverage. G. CHANGES TO THE STATEMENT OF WORKAny changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.
 

Web Link

SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/7ec7a0bbff364051a79b1ce5911c8395/view)
 

Place of Performance

Address: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS;PITTSBURGH VA HEALTH SYSTEM;UNIVERSITY DRIVE CAMPUS;PITTSBURGH, PA 15215 15215, USA

Zip Code: 15215

Country: USA
 

Record

SN05500124-F 20191122/191122043512 (samdaily.us)
 

Source

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