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3 Statement of Need Medtronic - MANOSCAN ESO Z CATH X1 Scope: The GI Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting a Brand Name Only requirement for a new MEDTRONIC - MANOSCA...
3 Statement of Need Medtronic - MANOSCAN ESO Z CATH X1 Scope: The GI Department at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is requesting a Brand Name Only requirement for a new MEDTRONIC - MANOSCAN ESO Z CATH X1. All equipment will be solicited and awarded together. The current catheter s serial numbers are now unreadable due to cleaning and use. It is a requirement that nursing verify the serial numbers on each catheter before procedure. The VAPHS is operating under an approved exception until a replacement catheter can be purchased. General Requirements: Specifications as set forth in this proposal are minimum specifications and shall not be construed as limiting the overall quality, quantity, or performance of the instrument. The offerer shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements and shall be held responsible for the performance and overall quality of the requested instrument during the catheters warranty period. The catheter, based upon the specifications requested, shall be the newest and the most current model. A refurbished is not acceptable. Instrument requirements: DELIVERY: All items will be delivered to: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Room: 9E130-1-UD University Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15240 Hours of Operation: Normal hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays All work must be scheduled in advance with the COR on a mutually agreed upon date and time. Emergency services required shall be coordinated through the COR. Contractor must be available to perform emergency services within 3 hours of notification. Federal Holidays observed by the VAMC are: New Years Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Day Columbus Day Presidents Day Veterans Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Influenza Vaccination: VHA Directive 1192 requires all health care personnel (HCP) to participate in the seasonal influenza prevention program and outlines the key implementation steps. Health care personnel is defined in VHA Directive 1192 as all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical, and administrative, paid, and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work in VHA locations. HCP covered by the policy are expected to receive annual influenza vaccination. This requirement is extended to all Contractor personnel with potential to come into minimal contact (passing in the corridor) with any patients, visitors, or staff members at the Lebanon VAMC. Those individuals unable or unwilling to be vaccinated are required to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season. Masks are available at entrances throughout the medical center. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that all contract staff is compliant with the requirements outlined in VHA Directive 1192. The contractor shall maintain the following documentation: - Documentation of vaccination, e.g., signed record of immunization from a health care provider or pharmacy, or a copy of medical records documenting the vaccination. - Completed Health Care Personnel Influenza Vaccination Form (Attachment B of VHA Directive 1192) if unwilling or unable to receive the vaccine. The contractor is required to submit annual certification in the form of a memorandum to the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) that all contract staff performing services at VA facilities follows VHA Directive 1192. HIPAA Training Certificates: If Contractor will be working onsite for installation and activation of equipment, all HIPAA training completion documentation must be provided to the COR listed in the awarded contract. Tobacco: All VA Pittsburgh property is tobacco free. Contractor personnel will comply with the Lebanon VAMC tobacco and smoking policies. Violations will result in a warning and possible citation. COVID-19 Related Policies: Upon entering VAPHS, per CDC and federal regulations, all personnel must wear the required PPE while on-site; at a minimum this includes a cloth mask. PPE will not be provided by the Lebanon VAMC. All individuals are required to enter through the main entrance for temperature screening. If Contractor s temperature exceeds the designated threshold, they will be asked to leave. In the event of an FSE being forced to vacate the premises, they shall notify the necessary Biomedical Engineering staff and provide a contact for a replacement. Vendor Credentialing: Vendor access to the VAPHS is by appointment only and requires credentialing through our vendor credentialing partner, Symplr at https://vcsdatabase.com/login Symplr registration is at cost to the vendor only and the Lebanon VAMC is not responsible for this. All vendors are required to check-in at the Symplr kiosk using their smart phone or desktop check-in with Symplr login and obtain a day badge, which will include date, time, and location of approved appointment. Company badge with photo ID is also required to be worn while onsite at the Lebanon VAMC site. Vendors are only permitted to visit the location identified on their Symplr generated badge and must exit the facility promptly, checking out via their smart phone once the scheduled appointment has ended.
