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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF AUGUST 05, 2011 FBO #3541
DOCUMENT

N -- Procurement of Nurse Call Intergration System for Castle Point VA & Montrose VA - Attachment

Notice Date

8/3/2011
 

Notice Type

Attachment
 

NAICS

238210 — Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
 

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs;James J. Peters VA Medical Center;130 West Kingsbridge Road;Bronx NY 10468-3904
 

ZIP Code

10468-3904
 

Solicitation Number

VA24311RQ0523
 

Response Due

8/10/2011
 

Archive Date

9/9/2011
 

Point of Contact

Greg Vogt
 

E-Mail Address

Contract Specialist
(Gregory.Vogt@va.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

DUE: August 10, 2011 SET ASIDE: N/A NAICS: 238210 POP STATE: New York PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Castle Point VA & Montrose VA AGENCY: Bronx VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge R., Bronx, VA 10468 Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis: Sources Sought only. This is not a request for formal proposals or quotes. No formal solicitation document exists at this time. Seeking Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB), 8-A, Hub Zone, Small Disadvantaged, Woman Owned Small Businesses or other small or large businesses for the procurement of Nurse Call Integration System for the Castle Point VA and Montrose VA. Contractor will provide a fully functional nurse call system to replace the existing systems in the following areas; Castle Point campus: 1st floor building 15H;1st floor building 20B; 2nd floor building 20B; 2nd floor building 15E, Montrose campus: 1st floor building 6AB; 2nd floor building 6CD; and 1st floor of building 15AB. Include required hardware, software, wiring, installation, and options per the requirements listed in this statement of work (SOW), and other pertinent documentation. Listed below are some of the detailed characteristics required: Acceptable nurse call systems: 1.Four Points Technology Navicare Nurse Call System, GSA# GS-35F-0553P 2.Other equivalent nurse call system The nurse call system shall include the following hardware/options/functionality: 1.Staff Consoles a.Shall be able to visually and audibly annunciate nurse calls as well as provide full duplex voice capability to answer these calls. Staff consoles should include a handset for private communication but shall support speaker phone for monitoring events. b.Must be able to monitor single, multiple or all nursing units based on owner configuration. c.Displays incoming calls from stations and connected healthcare equipment, and provides a means for the user to prioritize and respond to selected events. As an audio device, it provides audible signaling functions and facilitates two-way full-duplex staff/patient and staff/staff communications. d.Talk and listen volume levels shall be adjustable on a room-by-room basis. Systems using group or zone-wide audio adjustments shall not be accepted. e.Intercom audio between the Staff Console and any station in the System shall be full duplex. Systems utilizing one-way (half-duplex) audio shall not be accepted. f.The Staff Console shall connect to the nurse call network utilizing CAT5/5e/6 cable and powered Ethernet. No separate power supply or wiring shall be used. g.With the locating function, the Staff Console shall show location of active staff members and communicate with them in a single click. 2.Standard Audio Stations SRS (patient, staff) a.Standard Audio Stations shall have two speakers to provide clear audio throughout the patient room. b.Standard Audio Stations shall have separate microphone to support full-duplex conversation. Systems not providing full-duplex audio capabilities shall not be accepted. c.Standard Audio Stations shall not have DIP switches that require manual setting by field personnel. Stations utilizing manual DIP switches shall not be considered. 3.Graphical Audio Stations GRS (patient, staff) a.Graphical Audio Stations shall allow for staff to place a call to any other station on the system (patient room to patient room communications capability). b.Graphical Audio Station shall provide a list of available locations and allow staff to call any of these locations directly. c.Graphical Audio Station shall provide a clean room station button to allow the station to be wiped down without accidentally placing a call. d.Each Graphical Audio Station shall have a dedicated audio path to ensure audio call back from a caregiver. Systems requiring an audio bus topology that share voice paths over multiple rooms shall not be accepted. e.Graphical Audio Stations shall have the ability to display active calls by indicating the room number, bed number and type of call on the display. These calls may be answered from any station on the unit. f.Graphical Audio Stations shall have two speakers to provide clear audio throughout the patient room. g.Graphical Audio Stations shall have separate microphone to support full-duplex conversation. Systems not providing full-duplex audio capabilities shall not be accepted. h.Graphical Audio Station shall provide a list of available staff with name, title, current location and wireless device availability. i.With the locating function, the Staff Console shall show location of active staff members and communicate with them in a single click. 4.Bed Interface Units a.The Bed Interface Unit connects a pillow speaker, a bed and an auxiliary input to the nurse call network. b.Bed Interface Units provide relay contact isolation for entertainment and lighting, entertainment audio and lighting controls. 5.Remote Call Switches (Code Blue, Rapid Response, lavatory, shower, tamper resistant) a.The Remote Call Stations shall have a call lever or button, a red call placed LED, and an optional call cancel button. b.Shall have tamper-resistant design for installation in psychiatric ward (push button activation, no pull cord, flush mount design, tamper resistant screws) 6.Corridor (Dome/Zone) Lights a.Corridor Lights shall use LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology to eliminate the need to replace incandescent light bulbs that burn out over time. Dome lights that utilize incandescent bulbs rather than LEDs shall not be accepted. b.Corridor Lights shall have eight separate, distinguishable sections to indicate multiple, simultaneous events. c.Each Corridor Light section shall be capable of indicating at least six colors. d.Each call types shall be able to be programmed to indicate a specific dome light section(s), color(s) and flash rate. e.Corridor Lights shall be configurable via programming to allow multiple sections of a single light to illuminate and/or flash the same color for higher priority calls. f.Corridor Lights shall be able to match any existing Corridor Light schemes via programming. g.Corridor Lights shall allow for configurable overlays to be used to clearly distinguish calls or presence information. For example: a flashing 'N' would indicate a nurse is needed. 7.Single Bulb Dome Light a.Shall illuminate upon switch activation. Can be configured for a flashing or steady light. 8.Pillow Speakers a.Pillow Speakers shall be provided to replace all existing units. Connection to the bed interface unit shall utilize a standard Champ 50 series 2-type AMP connector. b.Pillow Speakers shall have a minimum four button capacity, words indicating Nurse Call, TV channel and reading light. c.Pillow Speaker shall have a speaker for entertainment audio and nurse call audio. 9.Patient Call Button/interface a.Simple push button switch; connects via ¼" jack. 10.Network communications interfaces a.Room Control Boards - junction point for all room devices. b.Power over Ethernet Switches - provides power/interconnectivity 11.Staff Locating Equipment/Remote Locator Receivers a.Infrared locating system shall run off existing nurse call system network. IR locating systems requiring separate power and wiring support will not be accepted. b. Staff members wear infrared locator badges. Each badge emits a unique, silent infrared signal. Up to 32000 IDS are possible. The infrared signal is emitted every 2 to 4 seconds. Infrared receivers located in the patient stations and Remote Locator Receivers (RLRs) detect the unique signals transmitted by the locator badge. This allows the network to track the location of a staff member and pass it along each point on the network. The locator badge uses a 3 volt lithium battery. Life expectancy is a function of battery grade and can be from 2 to 4 months. c. The system shall track the location of staff by two field configurable options. The first displays staff presence in an area each time the locator badge signal is picked up by an infrared receiver. This location is displayed on each staff console and graphical audio station on the network. If staff members are not found, asterisks are placed next to the staff member's name. d.Remote Locator Receivers contain three individual infrared photo modules. Each infrared photo module occupies a 120 degree segment and can detect a locator badge from at least 20 feet. e. Remote Locator Receivers shall connect to a Room Control Board for power and network connectivity. f. Remote Locator Receivers shall mount in a standard drop ceiling tile. g. Remote Locator Receivers shall be placed in patient rooms and hallways to indicate staff presence on Corridor Lights, support automated call cancellation, automatic presence and data collection. 12.Locator Badges a.Each badge shall have a pre-coded identity that cannot be altered. b.Each badge shall have Advanced Battery Management which consists of a low battery indicator. An LED on the badge will flash when the battery level is detected to be below a specified level. c.Recommended battery replacement - Sanyo, CR2450, 3 volts, 500 mA hour. d.Transmission rate: selectable 2 or 4 seconds. 13.Wireless Integration Option (connectivity for Cisco or Vocera handsets) 14.Advanced Reporting (Option) a.The management reporting package will give you call information to know when the call was placed and answered additionally because of staff locating it will also provide staff activity reporting by name. 15. Patient Flow Bed Manager Module (Option) 16. Patient Safety Module (Option) No Falls, Clear Lungs and Safe Skins programs is integrated directly into the nurse call system which reduces the need for clinical staff to learn multiple systems. 17.ADT/Lenel Integrations (Option) Additional Factors: 1.All client software will be web-based to facilitate installation on OI&T computers. 2.Contractor will provide all required rack-mount computer servers as required per nurse call system design. Contractor will provide license agreements and copies of all loaded software. 3.Contractor will remove hardware, wiring conduit of existing nurse call system. 4.Contractor shall paint, patch, repair structures as required to match existing color and texture. 5.Installation will be conducted in such a manner to ensure nurse call services for patients are uninterrupted. 6.Applications training will be phased to coincide with installation process. Training covering basic functionality of the system will be conducted during installation while rooms/areas are completed. Advanced user training (conducted on-site) shall include training manuals and support documentation, skills assessment/competency testing. Upon completion of the advanced user training, attendees will be qualified to train other users on the administrative aspects of the system. 7.Two technical training course slots to include tuition, airfare and lodging shall be included. 8.Minimum warranty coverage for this nurse call system a.Five year parts b.One year labor 9.Two complete sets of operator and service literature (electronic and hard copy). 10.All service keys/licenses, if required, will be provided for the life of the system, at no additional cost. After warranty expiration, on-Site maintenance will not be required. Please email company information, i.e., name, address, point of contact, telephone number, fax number, DUNS #, email address, and company status (service disabled veteran owned small business, veteran owned small business, 8-A business, Hubzone business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned, small business and large business) to gregory.vogt@med.va.gov. All questions shall be addressed by email. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This synopsis is not a solicitation announcement for proposal and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The NAICS code is 339112 and the size standard is 500 employees. Responses shall be e-mailed (gregory.vogt@va.gov) or faxed (718-741-4722) to Greg Vogt. Closing date for response is August 10, 2011 @ 3:00PM. Contracting Office Address: Bronx VA Medical Center, 130 West Kingsbridge Road, 9th Floor, Room 9B-16, Bronx, New York 10468-3992 Place of Performance: Bronx VA Medical Center, 130 W. Kingsbridge Rd., Bronx, NY 10468. Point of Contact(s): Point of Contact - Greg Vogt, Contract Specialist (718) 584-9000 ext. 4321.
 

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