Patient Monitoring Equipment, Battle Creek   3

1. Contract Title.

Battle Creek VA Medical Center/WCBOC: Patient Monitoring System replacement

1. Background.

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 49519

11. 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.