VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) STATEMENT OF NEED AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR Philips IntelliVue NMT Module Background The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) primary objective of this Statement of Work is to define the scope of procurement, installation, and integration of the Philips IntelliVue NMT (Neuromuscular Transmission) Module and associated accessories to enhance anesthesia services at our facility. It is needed for quantitative/objective results and allowing anesthesia provider to minimize muscle relaxant residual. The Philips IntelliVue NMT Module is specifically designed to integrate with our current anesthesia monitoring systems and electronic health record platforms. Opting for this solution avoids potential complications associated with mixing multiple vendors' products, ensuring a cohesive and interoperable anesthesia monitoring environment. The IntelliVue NMT Module offers advanced neuromuscular monitoring with features that surpass standard monitoring capabilities. Its precision in assessing neuromuscular blockade allows for tailored anesthesia management, contributing to enhanced patient safety and optimized clinical outcomes. Selecting the Philips IntelliVue NMT Module aligns with our goal of maintaining an efficient and streamlined workflow within the anesthesia services department. The seamless integration of the module into our existing infrastructure minimizes disruptions and enhances overall operational efficiency. Requirements: Description/Part Number* Qty IntelliVue NMT Module, 865383 12 K01 NMT Patient Cable/865383_K01 12 Delivery Location Delivery should be coordinated with the COR of the contract prior to shipping of any equipment. UD Delivery Aloysius Simons Business Resources Specialist, FAC-COR I VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive C, Room 2A118 Pittsburgh PA 15240 412-360-6587
[email protected] Instructions to Vendors: The information identified above is intended to be descriptive of the Brand Name Only - Philips IntelliVue NMT (Neuromuscular Transmission) Module and associated accessories, to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications mentioned above. 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. 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? (4) 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). (5) Describe how your small business takes ownership of the equipment in the manufacturing, assembly, or delivery process. (6) 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? (7) 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. (8) 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. (9) 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? (9) 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. (10) Please submit your capabilities regarding the brand name equipment. (11) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A. This RFI will be conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Responses must be received via e-mail to
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